Speakers' Corner – Sydney
Highlights
- Gather every Sunday at Speakers' Corner to engage in lively debates across a range of topics.
- Join passionate speakers on ladders who aim to educate and challenge their audience's perspectives.
- Heckle from your seat or take the stage for five minutes on The Ladder of Knowledge.
- Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere opposite the NSW Art Gallery, with a cafe nearby for refreshments.
Every Sunday people gather opposite the NSW Art Gallery to discuss all matters. It’s a safe place for anyone who wants to engage in real debate, about any topic.
The ones standing on ladders are the speakers, and they believe it is their job to educate their ‘grasshoppers’ or ‘groundlings’. The ones in chairs believe it’s their job to point out why the speaker is wrong and to heckle. Both parties are kept busy.
And, if a passer-by has something to say, they might well be given five minutes to say it, up on The Ladder of Knowledge.
So, come along and argue with the ratbags. Or get on a ladder and be one!
If you decide you have had enough, they generously provide The New South Wales Art gallery across the road.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
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