For the People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy For the People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy

AC Grayling 

For the People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy
24 Feb
BOOK

ABOUT THE SHOW

Electoral interference, gerrymandering, corporate malfeasance, partisanship: is this the end of democracy? Not if we heed the advice of renowned author and philosopher AC 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 AC Grayling in conversation with the always erudite historian Professor Michael Ondaatje for a rousing conversation about how we can remake our political future. 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

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 is Head of the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Griffith University. Michael is a prize-winning researcher and teacher and regular commentator on American politics. He is a recipient of the Max Crawford Medal – ‘Australia’s most prestigious award for achievement and promise in the humanities.’

BOOK

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Tue 24 Feb 2026
6:00PM

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

TICKETS

A Reserve
$69.90*
B Reserve
$59.90*
C Reserve
$49.90*
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

60 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for all ages

All children are permitted but must hold a valid ticket

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible
Presented by Brisbane Writers Festival

ABOUT THE ARTIST

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 is Head of the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Griffith University. Michael is a prize-winning researcher and teacher and regular commentator on American politics. He is a recipient of the Max Crawford Medal – ‘Australia’s most prestigious award for achievement and promise in the humanities.’