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Ella Al-Shamahi palaeoanthropologist, TV presenter, explorer and stand-up presents a talk on our remarkable origin story.
This is the story of Homo sapiens…us
Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre
Fri 08 Aug 2025
93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG, UK
Fri at 19:45
Once upon a time we shared this planet with many species of human – it has been said that our world was a bit like Lord of the Rings. To start with we Homo sapiens weren’t that remarkable, our origins were in fact rather humble and yet somehow today we are the only ones left. But we didn’t just survive against all odds, we thrived, innovated and travelled like no other species of human - becoming the explorer species who built cities, iPhones and painted the Sistine Chapel. Our success was profound, but how on Earth did it happen and at what cost?
Ella Al-Shamahi started studying evolution as a creationist and so she interweaves her own story demonstrating the power of tribalism not just in the past, but also in the present. Expect a talk that draws on the latest discoveries, heart, humour and wild expedition stories.
Al-Shamahi is a National Geographic Explorer specialising in searching for fossils in Palaeolithic caves in politically unstable, hostile and disputed territories. She is the presenter of HUMAN, a flagship BBC/PBS science series as well as other TV and radio shows. She is also author of a Times/Sunday Times book of the year ‘The Handshake: A Gripping History’.
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Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre
93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG, UK
Wimbledon Rail, Tube (District Line & Tramlink Station). South Wimbledon Tube Station (Northern Line).
The Box Office is open for 30 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre is our black box theatre with up to 66 seats, where amazing development work from new writers, comedians, directors and producers brings our former ballroom to life.
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Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre
Fri 08 Aug 2025
93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG, UK
Fri at 19:45
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