Ella Al-Shamahi: Becoming Human

A talk by palaeoanthropologist and BBC presenter Ella Al-Shamahi exploring the origin story of Homo sapiens with humour and expedition insights.

Host of BBC landmark show Human, palaeoanthropologist, explorer and stand-up Ella Al-Shamahi presents Becoming Human, a talk about the remarkable origin story of Homo sapiens. The event draws on the latest discoveries, along with expedition stories and reflections on tribalism in the past and present.

Date & Time
Monday 29 June 2026 | 7.30pm

Tickets
General £21.30

• Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
• Age guidance: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
• Doors open: 30 minutes before the performance
• Note: £1.50 booking fee is added per ticket for online/phone bookings