Roly Sussex - Where would English be without Shakespeare

Name: Roly Sussex - Where would English be without Shakespeare
Start: 2026-11-04T19:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-11-04T19:00:00+10:00
Location: Bardon Bowls Club

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Where Would English Be Without Shakespeare?
An Entertaining Evening with Professor Roly Sussex OAM

Did William Shakespeare really invent over 1,500 words? Would we still be saying break the ice, wild-goose chase, heart of gold, or it's Greek to me if the world's greatest playwright had never lived?

Join Australia's favourite language expert, Professor Roly Sussex OAM, for a fascinating, funny and thought-provoking evening as he explores one of the greatest "what if?" questions in history:

Where Would English Be Without Shakespeare?

Far from being a dry history lesson, this is an engaging journey through the words, expressions and stories that have shaped the way we communicate today. Discover how Shakespeare transformed the English language, influenced everything from literature to popular culture, and continues to affect the words we use every single day—often without even realising it.

Whether you're a lover of literature, history, language, theatre, or simply enjoy hearing an exceptional storyteller, this promises to be an evening filled with humour, surprising facts and plenty of audience interaction.

Professor Roly Sussex has spent decades making language accessible and entertaining for audiences across Australia. As an Emeritus Professor of English at The University of Queensland, award-winning broadcaster, author and the much-loved voice behind ABC Radio's A Word in Your Ear, he has earned a reputation for turning everyday words into extraordinary stories.

Prepare to laugh, learn and leave looking at the English language in a completely different way.

Would English exist as we know it without Shakespeare?
Come along and discover the answer.

Tickets are on sale now and early booking is recommended.