Richard Dawkins - 50 Years of The Selfish Gene

Venue

Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

Auckland

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Date & Time

Fri, 20 Nov

7:00pm

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About this event

All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Child Policy: Children aged 3 and under are permitted to sit on their caregiver's lap free of charge with use of a lap ticket. In this landmark live event, evolutionary biologist and bestselling author Richard Dawkins comes to the stage to mark fifty years of The Selfish Gene, a book that reframed how science understands life, behaviour and human nature.

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What time does Richard Dawkins start?

Richard Dawkins is scheduled to start at 7:00pm on Friday, 20 November 2026 at Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre located?

Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre is located at 50 Mayoral Drive, , NZ.

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