# Event Details - **Event Name**: Discourse: The speed of life (Theatre) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 07:20 pm – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 08:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Evolutionary biologist Anjali Goswami reveals why life took the shapes it did, and how technology is transforming our understanding.About this EventThis page is for ‘in person’ Theatre tickets only. For online tickets, . Both in person and online ticket holders will have access to the event recording.Evolution is a seemingly inconsistent process, switching from long periods of stability to rapid transitions. But what allows some species to survive and adapt to new environments, while others are confined to fossils? Why do some groups diversify into thousands of species, while others remain at small numbers for millions of years? And why do the same forms evolve over and over again in different groups, at different times, and in different places, while many hypothetical forms never evolve at all?In this Discourse, evolutionary biologist Anjali Goswami will explore the evolutionary paths that have led to life on Earth as we know it. Using a wealth of fossil data, she will explain how we can piece together the changing tempos of evolution, and delves into how new technology is allowing scientists to understand evolution like never before. You won’t just need to take Anjali’s word for it – you'll be able to hear the data as well, as the evolutionary record for a variety of species is converted to audio.By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Ri's Discourses are one of the Ri’s oldest and most prestigious series of talks. Since 1825, audiences in the theatre have witnessed countless mind-expanding moments, including the first public liquefaction of air by James Dewar, the announcement of the electron by JJ Thomson and over 100 lectures by Michael Faraday. In more recent times, we have had Nobel laureates, Fields medal winners, scientists, authors and artists – all from the cutting-edge of their field. Discourses are an opportunity for the best and brightest to share their work with the world.Steeped in nearly two centuries of tradition, a Discourse is more than just a lecture. To keep the focus on the topic, presenters begin sharply at 7:30pm without introduction and we lock the speaker into a room ten minutes ahead of the start (legend has it that a speaker once tried to escape!). Some of our guests dress smartly for our Discourse events to add to this sense of occasion.Discourses are free for Ri Members and Patrons - consider joining today.Find out more about the history of Discourses on our blog.The doors will open at approximately 6.45pm, and all ticket holders must take their seats by 7.20pm for a prompt start at 7.30pm. There will be a brief question/answer period after the talk.Latecomers will be admitted to the gallery.Event image by Unsplash Froggy5 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/discourse-the-speed-of-life-theatre/100001987501126371 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 21.44, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Royal Institution of Great Britain - **lat**: 51.5097196 - **long**: -0.14252569999996467 - **full address**: The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Discourse: The speed of life (Theatre) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f702885ee6f5ac8a9b80b7aa775d1e1f33f61d848a7c638fbf51aadd8ed7e61e-rimg-w1200-h753-dc919191-gmir.jpg?v=1777387138 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Discourse: The speed of life (Theatre) being held? - **A:** Discourse: The speed of life (Theatre) takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 07:20 pm to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 08:45 pm at The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Discourse: The speed of life (Theatre)? - **A:** Discourse: The speed of life (Theatre) is organized by The Royal Institution. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Discourse: The speed of life (Theatre) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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