What if scientists ruled the world ?
Can finding the right words save the world ?
On 8 May , a group of science communicators and actors took to the stage at the Australian Academy of Science ’ s heritage listed Shine Dome . One of the actors was Joel Swadling .
A number of St Margaret ’ s folk joined the roughly 80 people who attended the unique interactive theatre performance to experience an intriguing alternate world where science just might save humanity , or destroy it , depending on how it is used .
The performance followed a Forum Theatre format , where the audience ' s words shapes what happens on stage .
A co-production of Falling Walls Engage and the Australian Academy of Science , the event was directed by Rebus Theatre in Canberra , with the participation of Science Engagers - part of the Falling Walls Engage Hub Australia .
The 2.5 hours event was also live streamed to an international audience of 250 plus . That livestream was recorded and it remains possible to view it at
https :// youtu . be / 2iww0mz843c .
St Margaret ’ s News 35 May 2021