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Won't You Be My Neighbour?
A tribute to the role model I never knew I had - Mr Fred Rogers.
Art as Conversation
There are two ways to appreciate art: as a commodity or as a conversation.
What should Education look like in the midst of Artificial Intelligence?
I presented this keynote at the 2019 Education Innovation summit. The topic was looking at the impact of artificial intelligence on our world and how our education system needs to change as a result.
Superintelligence: Philosophy with a Deadline
My (very unsatisfying) review of ‘Superintelligence’ by Nick Bostrom - one of the foundational books in the recent rebirth of the field of artificial intelligence.
The Joy of Community Theatre
Walking into a community theatre, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a space for creative expression in which joy abounded.
Vagabonding
A review of the wonderful travel treatise ‘Vagabonding’ by Rolf Potts. A book that champions slow, wandering travel as a means for re-discovering the awe in our world.
Gritty Rural Entrepreneurship
The pragmatic entrepreneurs of South Africa’s rural areas have a lot to teach us. We should be hearing more of their stories because they are the people on the ground moving the needle for the country by solving real, tangible problems.
Some Brief Thoughts on Suffering
Some thoughts on the distinction between need-based and want-based suffering and how to combat it with a story of redemption.
Through a Child's Eyes - The Pantomime Experience
The Pantomime is a wonderful opportunity to see the world through a child’s eyes and rediscover the wonder right in front of us.
'My Favourite Things' - What Does it Take to Make Timeless Theatre?
The story of how Rodgers and Hammerstein changed musical theatre forever.
'Khwezi' - Why a Name Matters
A name contains so much of our identity. When we ignore that, we ignore someone’s humanity. This show explores that through the lens of the rape crisis in South Africa.
The Color Purple - Why the Show Matters for our Democracy
The Color Purple is a spectacular example of how theatre can serve as a tool of democracy and not merely as entertainment.
6 Days to Air: How Creativity goes Professional
The notion of creativity is sometimes narrowed down to grabbing inspiration from the ether and transcribing that into a work of art. However, as the professionals will tell you, that’s naive. In order to be prolific - you have to sit down in the chair and do the work.
Avenue Q: Tackling Taboo
‘Avenue Q’ - the Tony-winning comedy musical that tackles societal taboo with aplomb.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
My review of the theatre production: 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', a spellbinding musical championing free speech, expression and identity.
Dimming the Spotlight
Perhaps we are responsible for the perils of fame? It might be time to dim the spotlight and re-think the way we respond to people in the public eye.