Ambition and the Aftermath
Highlights
- Join a riveting conversation exploring ambition's dual nature in Shakespeare's plays and contemporary life.
- Engage with experts as they dissect the consequences of ambition in a thought-provoking panel discussion.
- Reflect on the ultimate question of ambition's worth in a vibrant Sydney setting.
- Experience the insights of Head of Education Joanna Erskine as she leads this compelling series.
Power-hungry politicians, scheming masterminds and pursuers of greatness – Shakespeare’s characters are no strangers to ambition. But what happens once they achieve their goal? Shakespeare seems just as interested in the aftermath as the pursuit, giving his characters plenty of space to reflect on the ultimate question: was it all worth it?
Does ambition always lead to ruin, or can it be a force for good? Join host Head of Education Joanna Erskine and a panel of experts for this riveting conversation series about ambition in Shakespeare’s plays and in our contemporary world.
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