A.C. Grayling: For the People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy
A.C. Grayling + Michael Ondaatje
Powerhouse Theatre
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
5:30pm, Thursday 2nd April 2026
Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
119 Lamington St, New Farm
Electoral interference, gerrymandering, corporate malfeasance, partisanship: is this the end of democracy? Not if we heed the advice of renowned author and philosopher A.C. Grayling. In his persuasive and pragmatic new book, he explains what’s gone wrong for liberal democracies across the globe and how we can push back to preserve our rule by the people.
Join A.C. Grayling in conversation with the always erudite historian Professor Michael Ondaatje for a rousing conversation about how we can remake our political future.
Please note: The time and date of this event has changed from 6pm, 24 Feb to 5:30pm, 2nd April. Existing ticket holders will be notified.
#Artists
A.C. Grayling
A.C. Grayling is the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and its Professor of Philosophy. Among his many books are Who Owns the Moon?, Discriminations and The History of Philosophy.
Michael Ondaatje
Michael Ondaatje is Dean (Research) in Arts, Education and Law, and Professor of History, at Griffith University. Michael is a prize-winning researcher and teacher and a regular commentator on American history and politics in the media. He is a recipient of the Max Crawford Medal – ‘Australia’s most prestigious award for achievement and promise in the humanities.’ In 2026, the US Consulate General in Sydney formally recognised Michael for his ‘extraordinary and enduring contribution to fostering understanding of the United States and its history among Australian students and scholars’.
