World-renowned evolutionary biologist, author, and public intellectual, Richard Dawkins, makes his highly anticipated return to Australia in less than one month for a national tour.
He will be joined by a different host in each city for an unscripted conversation. Professor Peter Singer will take the stage in Melbourne, Jordan Shanks aka friendlyjordies in Sydney, Tom Nash in Perth, and Josh Szeps in Brisbane. Catch him when he heads to Melbourne for a show at the Plenary on February 17.
Richard Dawkins Australian tour
- February 17 – Plenary, Melbourne Professor Peter Singer
- February 18 – Darling Harbour Theatre, Sydney friendlyjordies
- February 21 – Riverside Theatre, Perth Tom Nash
- February 23 – City Hall, Brisbane Josh Szeps
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
One of the most respected scientists of our time, Richard Dawkins speaks frankly about the importance of science and reason and is revered for his unapologetic appraisals of critical thinking.
Dawkins is the best-selling author of landmark books The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion. He has earned millions of admirers the world over through his passion for the wonders of science and the vital importance of reason.
After last touring here in 2018, the preeminent thinker—and world’s most prominent atheist—returns to our shores this February for an unscripted conversation tackling a variety of topics, spanning science, religion and more.
Peter Singer was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1946, and educated at the University of Melbourne and the University of Oxford. After teaching in England, the United States and Australia, he has, since 1999, been Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University. He first became well-known internationally after the publication of Animal Liberation in 1975.
It all goes down at Plenary on February 17. Final tickets are on sale now, grab them by heading here.
