In this one day, 50-minute seminar, we will explore the city’s colonial beginnings through its waves of immigration and industrial growth, and how it laid out the groundwork for the many neighborhoods that would follow.

What’s next for the stage and screen? In this seminar we’ll look at how theatre, film, and television are evolving in an era of rapid change. From the growth of vertical shorts to the use of artificial intelligence and immersive experiences, we’ll explore how technology, audience habits, and global collaboration are shaping the stories of tomorrow.

Socrates’ Cafés are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together, and exchange philosophical perspectives based on their experiences. Discussion is taken from our own lives, not to debate but to engage in a common quest for a better understanding of human nature.