This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

A large letter "Q" is visible on a black background. The "Q" is filled with a grainy and varied pattern of aqua/blue/purple/black. White text starts in the middle of the "Q", it reads: "How do we begin?".
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Q: How do we begin?

A beginning can mean many things: a fresh new idea, reimagining a complex system, or opening a document and staring at it for several minutes. But how do we begin? And can we strengthen our ability to start new things, ideally without a coffee, a deadline, or mild panic? 


Join three researchers and a comedian as they discuss different ways to approach beginnings. Explore the benefits of utilising creativity, the role of plants and cultivating new ideas, and engineering sustainable energy systems. 


Enjoy a night of comedy and curiosity with a quick-fire quiz, quite a good demonstration, and a Q&A with our panel of speakers.

Are you ready to get started?

 

Host/Comedian:

Jason Chong


Researchers: 

Dr Maria Vieira 

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Prof Rachel Burton 

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AProf Cristian Birzer 

Presented by: MOD.

MOD. is Australia's leading future-focused museum, provoking new ideas at the intersection of science, art and innovation.
Interactive • Event
South Australia

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: No
Target audience: High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: MOD.

MOD. is Australia's leading future-focused museum, provoking new ideas at the intersection of science, art and innovation.