Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish GeneTorrensville · Fri, 13 Nov 2026
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Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene takes place at Thebarton Theatre, Torrensville, SA on Friday 13 November 2026, starting at 7:00 pm local time.
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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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- Show starts
- 7:00 pm
- Getting there
- Mile End, 1.1 km (17 min walk)
- Parking
- There is plenty of street parking surrounding Thebby, with entrances off of Henley Beach Rd and South Rd.
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- Please note
- 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.
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Venue: Thebarton Theatre
112 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville, SA, 5031- Parking
- There is plenty of street parking surrounding Thebby, with entrances off of Henley Beach Rd and South Rd. It’s first in best parked, so we recommend making a night of your date with Thebby and get to the venue early to enjoy drinks and some Schnacks! We also have accessible parking, let us know how we can assist you by calling 08 8443 5255.
- Accessible seating
- Please call Thebarton Theatre Box Office on Ph. (08) 8443 5255. If you have Wheelchair, Companion Card or Special Needs booking requirements. Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, If you have Wheelchair, Companion Card or Special Needs booking requirements please phone during these hours.
- Venue rules
- No photography: The use of professional or large cameras (Including those with SLR capabilities and cameras with detachable lenses), audio and video equipment by patrons is at the discretion of the Artist and is prohibited at the vast majority of events. In some cases the artist may choose to allow small personal cameras such as mobile phones or small palm-sized cameras. There is to be no flash photography at any time. No standing on seats at any time.
- Children
- All persons entering the venue must hold a valid ticket. Exceptions may be relevant for a designated children's performance. Please contact the venue for any further enquiries
- Box office
- Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
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Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene: FAQs
When is Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene?
Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene is scheduled for Friday 13 November 2026 at 7:00 pm local time.
Where is Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene taking place?
At Thebarton Theatre, 112 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville, SA 5031.
How much are tickets for Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
Is there parking at Thebarton Theatre?
There is plenty of street parking surrounding Thebby, with entrances off of Henley Beach Rd and South Rd. It’s first in best parked, so we recommend making a night of your date with Thebby and get to the venue early to enjoy drinks and some Schnacks! We also have accessible parking, let us know how we can assist you by calling 08 8443 5255.
Does Richard Dawkins have other upcoming dates?
Yes — Richard Dawkins has 3 upcoming dates, including New York (Oct 20), Auckland (20 Nov), and Wellington (23 Nov).
Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene
Fri, 13 Nov 2026