Dinking, Directing & Democracy

About this episode

The episode features discussions on art, theatre, democracy, and literature with various guests.

Artist and filmmaker Shaun Tan journeys back to his classic book turned exhibition The Red Tree ; the team balance the do's and don'ts of dinking; the team go back and forth with theatre director Jessica Arthur about the new Malthouse play GAME. SET. MATCH ; distinguished international lawyer Gillian Triggs AC stages a passionate defence of democracy; the team navigate awkward misnomers and author Susan Choi illimunates listeners on her bestselling novel Flashlight for Melbourne Writers Festival. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/

People in this episode

Hosts: Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire, Bronwyn Kuss

Guests: Shaun Tan, Jessica Arthur, Gillian Triggs AC, Susan Choi

Topics covered

• art
• theatre
• democracy
• literature
• interview
• culture

Keywords

• Shaun Tan
• Jessica Arthur
• Gillian Triggs
• Susan Choi
• The Red Tree
• GAME. SET. MATCH
• Flashlight

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Red Tree, GAME. SET. MATCH, Flashlight

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