On stage at Thebarton Theatre in Torrensville: Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene
Friday, 13 November 2026 at Thebarton Theatre, Torrensville
About this event
Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene is scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026 at Thebarton Theatre, Torrensville.
- All ages
Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:00pm Start - 7:00pm Finish - 8:30pm In this landmark live event, world-renowned evolutionary biologist and bestselling author Richard Dawkins takes the stage to mark fifty years of The Selfish Gene: the book that reframed our understanding of life, behaviour, and human nature. Reflecting on its revolutionary ideas, the global debates it ignited, and five decades of subsequent research, this is a rare opportunity to hear one of the most influential scientific minds of our time discuss the work that defined his career. Richard Dawkins, one of the most consequential scientific communicators of our time, returns to Australia and New Zealand this November to celebrate fifty years since The Selfish Gene first transformed the scientific landscape. .
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Wheelchair/Accessible Seating/Companion Card: For all enquiries please contact the Box Office on (08) 8443 5255. Young Children and Babies: All ages event. Children under 3 years may be admitted free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat. Please contact the venue on (08) 8443 5255 to discuss.
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 13 November 2026
- Time
- 19:00 local time
- Venue
- Thebarton Theatre
- Address
- 112 Henley Beach Road, 5031, Torrensville, Australia
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Plays & Musicals
Venue & getting there
112 Henley Beach Road, 5031, Torrensville
Hotels near Thebarton Theatre
- City West Motel260 mCheck prices
- Cowra Cottage430 mCheck prices
- Adelaide Accommodation530 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Thebarton Theatre
- Date
- Friday, 13 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:00
- Staying nearby
- 8 hotels within walking distance; the closest is City West Motel (260 m)
Every upcoming Richard Dawkins date
- Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish GeneKiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland
- Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish GeneMichael Fowler Centre, Wellington
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When is “Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene”?
Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene takes place on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 19:00 local time.
Where is “Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene” held?
Venue: Thebarton Theatre, 112 Henley Beach Road, 5031, Torrensville, Australia.
How much are tickets for “Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene”?
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Is “Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene” suitable for children?
Yes — this event is listed as suitable for children and families.
Where can I buy tickets for “Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene”?
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Where else is Richard Dawkins performing?
Richard Dawkins also has 2 more dates coming up, for example Auckland (20 Nov 2026) and Wellington (23 Nov 2026).
