Polyamory, open relationships and other forms of non-monogamy, ethical or otherwise, are enjoying their first real cultural moment in half a century, but...

Monogamy: The Natural Way to Love?

Location:

Level 2, 400 George Street
2000 NSW
Australia

Venue:
Vivid Ideas Exchange - Telstra Customer Insight Centre
Price:
From: $31.02
Several feet under the covers
Several feet under the covers

Featuring

Ange Lavoipierre

Ange Lavoipierre

Ange Lavoipierre is an ABC journalist, writer, and comedian. She's currently the host and Executive Producer of the ABC’s culture podcast, Schmeitgeist, about what’s driving major trends in culture.

Dr Norman Swan

Dr Norman Swan

Norman co-hosts RN’s Health Report and Coronacast, a podcast on the coronavirus. Norman is also a reporter and commentator on the ABC’s 7.30, Midday, News Breakfast and Four Corners and a guest host on RN Breakfast. His books, So You Think You Know What’s Good For You (Hachette) and So You Want To Live Younger Longer have been on the best seller lists. Norman trained in medicine and paediatrics in Aberdeen, London and Sydney before joining the ABC.

Jazz Money

Jazz Money

Jazz Money is a Wiradjuri poet and artist based on Gadigal land. Her practice is centred around poetics while producing works that encompass installation, digital, performance, film and print. Jazz's writing and art has been widely presented, performed and published nationally and internationally. Jazz's first poetry collection, the best-selling how to make a basket (UQP, 2021) won the David Unaipon Award.

Jonny Hawkins

Jonny Hawkins

Jonny is an actor, writer, DJ and self-proclaimed Sydney Loyalist. Their creative works focus on finding joy and creating community. 
They have won awards for their writing and acting on stage and screen, twice Greenroom nominated for their work on Maureen, their film Joy Boy picked up Best Film Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Best Screenplay at Vivid's Fresh Flix and went on to screen at international film festivals including Cannes.

Their most recent theatre work, Maureen: Harbinger of Death was part of Sydney Festival’s 2021, Melbourne’s 2022 Rising and Adelaide Festival 2023. 

Alex Lee

Alex Lee

Alex Lee is an award-winning writer, television presenter, comedian, actor, and journalist. Alex’s credits include Win The Week, Spicks and Specks, The Checkout, The Chaser’s Election Desk (ABC), Celebrity Letters and Numbers, The Feed (SBS), The Roast, Saturday Night Rove (Channel 10), The Other Guy (Stan) The Letdown (Netflix).

Access and Inclusion

  • Auslan Interpreted - Auslan interpreted events are for audiences who are Deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as their primary means of communication. Experienced Auslan theatre interpreters stand to the side of the stage and translate what the speakers are saying or Auslan signing the text and dialogue live. Audiences requiring this service are seated in the section closest to the interpreter to ensure good sightlines.
  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.
  • Hearing Loop - A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to 'T' (Telecoil) setting. Many venues have an induction hearing loop system. Check if your venue has this system.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

Event Details

Polyamory, open relationships and other forms of non-monogamy, ethical or otherwise, are enjoying their first real cultural moment in half a century, but is it natural? Join six of our sharpest and funniest minds in debate as they fight it out to settle the matter once and for all: is monogamy the natural way to love?

Hosted by journalist and comedian Ange Lavoipierre, in partnership with the ABC’s pop culture podcast Schmeitgeist. Expect vibrant, hilarious debate from ABC journalist and podcaster Dr Norman Swan, Wiradjuri poet and artist Jazz Money, TV presenter and comedian Alex Lee, writer, actor and artist Jonny Hawkins, and more names to be announced.

This event is part of Vivid Ideas' Human Nature series. Challenge the 'natural' ways of thinking, and explore the emerging new normals across sex, relationships, body politics, travel and more.

Information on Access and Inclusion

This venue has reserved seating for wheelchair users. For more information about access services, to book access tickets, or for assistance with booking, please email help@tixsupport.com or call 1300 438 849.

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Access and Inclusion

  • Auslan Interpreted - Auslan interpreted events are for audiences who are Deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as their primary means of communication. Experienced Auslan theatre interpreters stand to the side of the stage and translate what the speakers are saying or Auslan signing the text and dialogue live. Audiences requiring this service are seated in the section closest to the interpreter to ensure good sightlines.
  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.
  • Hearing Loop - A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to 'T' (Telecoil) setting. Many venues have an induction hearing loop system. Check if your venue has this system.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.