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An Evening with Mary Beard

Her Majesty's Theatre

What connects revolutionaries, dictators, Bob Dylan and Beyoncé? Join renowned classicist and historian Mary Beard as she brings her treasure trove of lively stories, curious facts, and ancient gossip to the stage in An Evening with Mary Beard: Talking Classics. You may ask: "What's exciting about a piece of bread 4,000 years old? Or some pots of paint abandoned in the eruption at Pompeii? Why should we be bothered with the distant past anyway? What's the point?" and Mary answers! The life, art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome have something to offer everyone, and the bestselling author of SPQR and Emperor of Rome has made a career of refusing to let the ancient world stay ancient. In celebration of her latest book Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old, Mary will be appearing in conversation with some very special guest hosts, and invites you to ask your burning questions, because The Classics are best explored through talking. Talking Classics will be available at each event, and copies will be signed by Mary Beard after the show.
A woman in a red cardigan and red scarf smiles as she holds a book and pen
When
20 November, 2026
Venue
Her Majesty's Theatre
Location and Directions58 Grote Street Adelaide South Australia 5000 Australia
Product Types
  • Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
Dates
  • Friday 20 November, 2026 - Confirmed Event
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