Is a river alive and a koala a person?
It’s time to take a radical look at our ethical relations to nature and nonhuman beings
In this special event to kick off our 2026 season, we will meet on the banks of the Birrarung at Abbotsford Convent. Here we will converse about human beings and our obligations to our kin in the natural world. Should we think of rivers as legal persons with rights? And what about animals? How can non-Indigenous law and ethics learn from Indigenous knowledge? And will this make a difference to our planet’s future?
Speakers and artist to be announced soon.
This event is presented in partnership with Abbotsford Convent.
Event and ticketing details
- Date and time
Thursday, 12 March, 2026
7:30pm ‘til late
- Tickets
Full price - $30
Concession - $15
Concession tickets are available to students and anyone with a valid government issued means-tested concession card.
- Location
Magdalen Laundry,
Abbotsford Convent,
1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
- Info
- Bar opens: 6:30pm - Join us for sunset drinks before the show. The team at Cam’s Kiosk will be popping up with a mobile bar for attendees to purchase drinks from throughout the night. Please note, there will be no food available for purchase at the show
- Doors open: 7:00pm
- Performance starts: 7:30pm sharp
- Access your ticket for the event by clicking View order or Download PDF at the bottom of your ticket email
- Please note that all seating is theatre-style and unallocated
- This venue has an 18+ age requirement, and valid ID must be shown upon entry
- The Magdalen Laundry is wheelchair accessible. Further information on accessibility at the Abbotsford Convent can be found here. If you have accessibility requirements or queries, please get in touch with our support team contact@sophiaclub.co