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Previous Events:
ANCIENT WORLD FESTIVAL,
“trojan women”,
23rd june 2021
Cathrin Blickling and James Adler of Eagles Nest Theatre Company discussed their experiences with Euripides’ play Women of Troy. More details here
ANCIENT WORLD FESTIVAL,
“re-trial of socrates / medea”,
19th may 2021
Dr Christopher Gribbin discussed his work on a mock trial of Medea as a way to bring to life an ancient story. Moderated by Jeff Richardson.
ANCIENT WORLD FESTIVAL,
“homer prepares”,
21st april 2021
Classicist James McCaughey discussed his project “Homer Prepares” and “The Iliad”. Moderated by Jeff Richardson.
indigenous culture collections at the universiy of melbourne 18th november 2020 via zoom
Some of the most rare and significant collection items at the University of Melbourne are works of Indigenous art and culture, which were explored in this multi-paneled webinar.
the classics and archaeology collections of the university of melbourne
21st october 2020 via zoom
A fascinating night of discovery led by Ass. Prof Andrew Jamieson, and wonderful contributions from Emily Simons, Madaline Harris-Schober and Holly Jones-Amin.
PRINTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
16th september 2020 via zoom
Marvellous insights were provided by speakers Alisa Bunbury, Kerrianne Stone, Lois Waters and Laura Daenke into “The Russell & Mab Grimwade ‘Miegunyah’ Collection” and “The Baillieu Library Print Collection” .
The University of Melbourne Art Collection and the Foundations of Two Academic Disciplines
19th august 2020 via zoom
The launch of this 4-part series on 19th August 2020 included fascinating insights into the University’s Collections by Prof Robyn Sloggett, Ass Prof Alison Inglis, Dr Louise Voll Box and Caitlin Knight.
Holinshed’s chronicles: under the microscope
20th november 2019
The final event in this series, brought together the staff of the Grimwade Centre: Libby Melzer examined the conservation process; Caitlin Knight and Christie Mizzi demonstrated Elizabethan book-binding & wood-block printing, and Director of the Centre, Prof Robyn Sloggett AM provided concluding remarks on this extraordinary project.
HOLINSHED V. SHAKESPEARE: A PERFORMANCE
23RD OCTOBER 2019
Dr David McInnis provided an introduction and context for a performance and reading of selected plays by Shakespeare (Henry V, Macbeth and King Lear) by Shakespearean trained actor, Lexi Sekuless.
SHAKESPEARE, HOLINSHED & RENAISSANCE BOOK PRODUCTION 18TH SEPTEMBER 2019
Our second event in this series, we heard from esteemed academics Dr David McInnis and Prof Bernard Muir, as they introduced us to Holinshed’s relationship to Shakespeare and an insight into Renaissance book production.
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE’S “HOLINSHED’S CHRONICLES”
21ST AUGUST 2019
An exciting first night at the Grimwade Centre, to commence our Holinshed's "Chronicles" lecture series. Gwenda Thomas and Dr Una McIlvenna, introduced us to the world of Holinshed and shared some insights into the importance of the text.
TO BE OR NOT TO BE: SHAKESPEARE & HOLINSHED’S “CHRONICLES”
AUGUST TO NOVEMBER 2019
A collaboration between the Grimwade Centre (University of Melbourne) and Humanities 21, this 4 part series comprised a series of lectures, performance and immersive interaction with this historically and culturally significant text.