Afternoon Light Live with Alex McDermott

This special Afternoon Light Live features our host, Georgina Downer, in conversation with Alex McDermott.

Alex McDermott is the Curator at the Robert Menzies Institute. An author, historian and Executive Producer, his passion is writing histories which tell the pivotal stories that help us understand how we came to be who we are today.

The discussion will explore what he learnt of Menzies, why he dedicated a room to his early life and influences, and how he oriented his public achievements around his microphone, desk and movie camera. Join this discussion so that visiting the exhibition becomes meaningful as well as experiential.

We invite you to join us online OR register via this Eventbrite page to attend in person (if you are in Melbourne) at the Robert Menzies Institute.

Details of the event are:

Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
Time: 3pm-4pm
Venue: Live Online over Zoom / Robert Menzies Institute, Old Quad, East Wing, University of Melbourne, Parkville (for live audience)
Tickets: To attend in person, register click on the 'Reserve a spot' button on this page (limited seating)

This is a non-catered event.

Georgina and Alex will talk for the first 30 min, and the next 30 min will be audience Q&A.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Old Quadrangle, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia

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