Wallace100 events

May

The Amazing Adventures of Wallace and Bates - SOLD OUT
8 May to 6 July 2013
Touring schools

This interactive hands-on production for young children by Theatr na n'Og is based on the friendship and explorations of Wallace and Henry Walter Bates. Interspersed with epic stories, the 2 Victorian explorers will encourage children to explore their own environments.

Visit the Theatr na n'Og website

June

Wallace versus Darwin
6 June 2013, 16.30-17.30
Flett Theatre, Natural History Museum, London

James Moore, acclaimed author and history of science professor, explores how different the Victorian naturalists Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace were in their socio-economic backgrounds and in their thinking about evolution.

This is part of a series of monthly lectures at the Museum for Wallace100. Tickets are free but need to be booked in advance.

Visit the event page for more information and to book tickets

Alfred Russel Wallace Centenary
7 June 2013, 10.30-18.00
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset

Talks will cover Wallace’s life and letters, collecting and collections, and his contributions to the study of natural history and evolutionary biology. There will also be a theatrical event, and a reception at the Bournemouth Natural Sciences Society.

This joint meeting of the Linnean Society of London and the Society for the History of Natural History is in association with Bournemouth University’s Festival of Learning.

Find out more on the Linnean Society's website

Dorset’s Darwin: Exploring the Life and Death of Alfred Russel Wallace
8 June 2013, 10.00-15.00
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset

Enjoy a nature walk guided by the Bournemouth Natural Science Society in celebration of Wallace’s life. The walk will include a visit to Wallace's grave at Broadstone cemetery and a performance. Part of Bournemouth University’s Festival of Learning.

This activity is free. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.

Register to attend on Eventbrite

Dorset's Darwin: You should ask Wallace
8 June 2013, 15.30-16.30
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset

Watch a play about the life and work of Wallace, from his time as a young boy growing up in Wales to his epic adventures in the Amazon and Malay Archipelago, where he discovers the theory of evolution by natural selection. 

Staged by the Theatr na n'Óg touring company. Aimed at children aged 9 and above.

Register to attend on Eventbrite

Discovering Indonesia
11 June 2013, 19.00-21.00 (Doors open at 18.30)
Kensington Gore entrance, Royal Geographical Society, Kensington, London

Celebrating naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, this event will focus on wildlife travel around the Wallace Line. Discover more at the exhibitor stands and ask questions of our expert panel, including Laura D'Arcy, who has travelled in and around Indonesia over the last decade with conservation work and Iain Stewart, travel writer and author of Lonely Planet Indonesia.

For more details and ticket information please visit the Royal Geographical Society website

Alfred Russel Wallace Exhibition
14-15 June 2013, 10.00 - 16.30
Neath Antiquarian Society, Mechanics' Institute, Church Place, Neath

The Neath Antiquarian Society are mounting an exhibition on the life and work of Alfred Russel Wallace in recognition of his close links with Neath. Visit to learn more about the forgotten naturalist who contributed so much, not only to the world of science but also to the history of Neath. The exhibition will be held at the Mechanics Institute where Wallace once taught, within the building he submitted plans for.

Find out more about the Neath Antiquarian Society

You Should Ask Wallace
17-21 June 2013
Gwyn Hall, Orchard Street, Neath, Wales

This play tells Wallace's story. Theatre company Theatr na n'Og will be performing it in key locations associated with Wallace (such as Usk, Neath, Hertford and Leicester in the UK, as well as Brazil and Singapore) and at UK science festivals.

Please contact Theatr na n'Og for times and further details. Telephone 01639 614771 or email drama@theatr-nanog.co.uk.

Alfred Russel Wallace: Guided Walk in Neath
22 June 2013, 13.00-14.00
Victoria Gardens Community Building, Neath Town Centre, Neath

Join a local guide to find out about Alfred Russel Wallace, his connections with Neath and how he independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection.

Visit the Neath Port Talbot County Borough website for more details

July

Wallace’s eureka moment
4 July 2013, 16.30-17.30
Flett Theatre, Natural History Museum, London

The story of Alfred Russel Wallace getting the idea of natural selection in a fit of tropical fever is rightly a famous account of scientific discovery. But what prompted his eureka moment?

Find out the facts at our revealing talk, presented by renowned Wallace expert and historian of science, Dr John van Whye. Tickets are free but need to be booked in advance.

Visit the event page for more information

The Other Mr Darwin
06 July - 31 December 2013
Dudley Museum and Art Gallery, St James Rd, Dudley, West Midlands

The story of 'The other Mr Darwin', Alfred Russel Wallace, who was so nearly the 'father of evolution'.

Visit the Dudley Museum website for more details

August

You Should Ask Wallace
18-22 August 2013
Venue 13, Lochend Close (on the Royal Mile), Edinburgh

This play tells Wallace's story. Theatre company Theatr na n'Og will be performing it in key locations associated with Wallace (such as Usk, Neath, Hertford and Leicester in the UK, as well as Brazil and Singapore) and at UK science festivals.

Please contact Theatr na n'Og for times and further details. Telephone 01639 614771 or email drama@theatr-nanog.co.uk.

Ancestor’s Trail 2013
24-26 August 2013
Ancestor’s Trail, Quantock Hills, Somerset

The Ancestor's Trail is an annual event combining walking, science and art. Based on Richard Dawkins book 'The Ancestor's Tale'. The trail guides its walkers along a time line from the present day back 3.8 billion years to the origins of life on earth.

Find out more details and ticket information from the Ancestor's Trail website

Wallace in Bristol
24 August 2013
Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol

As part of the Ancestor's Trail weekend event, the life and work of Alfred Russel Wallace is celebrated through a day of lectures, theatre and music.

Find out more details and ticket information from the Ancestor's Trail website

You Should Ask Wallace
24-26 August 2013
Ancestor's Trail, Quantock Hills, Somerset

This play tells Wallace's story. Theatre company Theatr na n'Og will be performing it in key locations associated with Wallace (such as Usk, Neath, Hertford and Leicester in the UK, as well as Brazil and Singapore) and at UK science festivals.

Please contact Theatr na n'Og for times and further details. Telephone 01639 614771 or email drama@theatr-nanog.co.uk.

September

Alfred Russel Wallace
September 2013 – January 2014
Swansea Museum, Swansea, Wales

An exhibition focusing on Wallace’s legacy today and his work and time spent in South Wales. There will also be a series of events and talks with the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Details will be confirmed soon.

October

You Should Ask Wallace
3 October 2013
Usk/Cardiff

This play tells Wallace's story. Theatre company Theatr na n'Og will be performing it in key locations associated with Wallace (such as Usk, Neath, Hertford and Leicester in the UK, as well as Brazil and Singapore) and at UK science festivals.

Please contact Theatr na n'Og for times and further details. Telephone 01639 614771 or email drama@theatr-nanog.co.uk.

You Should Ask Wallace
14-26 October 2013
Swansea Museum, Victoria Road, Swansea

This play tells Wallace's story. Theatre company Theatr na n'Og will be performing it in key locations associated with Wallace (such as Usk, Neath, Hertford and Leicester in the UK, as well as Brazil and Singapore) and at UK science festivals.

Please contact Theatr na n'Og for times and further details. Telephone 01639 614771 or email drama@theatr-nanog.co.uk.

Alfred Russel Wallace and his Legacy
21 October 2013, 9.00 - 22 October 2013, 17.00
The Royal Society, London

This meeting will discuss Alfred Russel Wallace’s major scientific interests, including evolution, natural history, biogeography, colouration, sexual selection and astronomy. It will also examine current thinking on issues that preoccupied him, including his contributions to the social sciences.

The event is intended for researchers in relevant fields. It is free to attend but places are limited. Registration is essential.

Visit the Royal Society website for registration and event details

The Compleat Naturalist
22 October 2013, 18.00-19.00
The Linnean Society of London, Piccadilly, London

For many, Alfred Russel Wallace is the one who discovered evolution by natural selection coincidently with Charles Darwin, but didn’t get any of the credit. He is often seen as hard done by, and neglected by the scientific community. In this, the centenary of his death in 1913, we celebrate his many accomplishments. 

This event is free and open to all. Registration is essential.

Visit The Linnean Society of London website for registration and event details

Alfred Russel Wallace and his Legacy - Wallace100 conference
23 October 2013, doors open at 9.00
Flett Theatre, Natural History Museum, London

This free, one-day event is aimed at people who are interested in Wallace's natural history collections and want to find out more about the Wallace-related material kept in the Museum. 

Take part in discussions and behind-the-scenes tours to celebrate Wallace's contribution to natural history. Places are limited, so it is essential to book your place in advance.

Visit the event page for more details and to book your place

November

You Should Ask Wallace
2-6 November 2013
National Museum of Wales

This play tells Wallace's story. Theatre company Theatr na n'Og will be performing it in key locations associated with Wallace (such as Usk, Neath, Hertford and Leicester in the UK, as well as Brazil and Singapore) and at UK science festivals.

Please contact Theatr na n'Og for times and further details. Telephone 01639 614771 or email drama@theatr-nanog.co.uk.

2nd International Conference on Alfred Russel Wallace - His Predecessors and Successors
7-8 November 2013
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

A 2-day international conference hosted by the Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, honouring Wallace and other field naturalists before and after him who have been associated with Southeast Asia and Australasia.

Find out more on the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak's Wallace 2013 website

Wallace
8 November 2013 – 22 June 2014
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), Fannie Bay, Darwin, Australia

An exhibition celebrating his life and work on the 100th anniversary of his death.

Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory's website

You Should Ask Wallace
14 November 2013
Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Herford

This play tells Wallace's story. Theatre company Theatr na n'Og will be performing it in key locations associated with Wallace (such as Usk, Neath, Hertford and Leicester in the UK, as well as Brazil and Singapore) and at UK science festivals.

Please contact Theatr na n'Og for times and further details. Telephone 01639 614771 or email drama@theatr-nanog.co.uk.

You Should Ask Wallace
25 November – 6 December 2013
Singapore Science Centre, Singapore

This play tells Wallace's story. Theatre company Theatr na n'Og will be performing it in key locations associated with Wallace (such as Usk, Neath, Hertford and Leicester in the UK, as well as Brazil and Singapore) and at UK science festivals.

Please contact Theatr na n'Og for times and further details. Telephone 01639 614771 or email drama@theatr-nanog.co.uk.