In Conversation with Sir Michael Palin

Join us for this very special event as we welcome Sir Michael Palin to St George’s for a conversation with Mike Gunton, Executive Producer, and Creative Director of BBC Studio’s Natural History Unit.

Mike and Michael will explore their experiences and passions for global travel and adventure from either side of the camera. Michael’s decades as a celebrated explorer began with the BBC series Around the World in 80 Days in 1989 and has run in parallel with Mike’s extraordinary career producing countless award-winning productions about the natural world, in close professional collaboration and friendship with Sir David Attenborough.

We are delighted to welcome these two giants of broadcasting to St George’s for an unforgettable evening of conversation, reflection and tales of global adventure in a world much changed since Michael began to trace the footsteps of Phileas Fogg 36 years ago.
We hope you can join us.

Event running time is 1 hour without interval. No filming or photography.

Why is this event a Fundraiser?

St George’s Bristol is an independent charity. The money from your ticket purchase will support our work to create unforgettable experiences that bring together exceptional artists with local audiences and communities. Our work goes far beyond presenting brilliant performances on the stage at St George’s. It includes a wide range of free musical activities with families, children and young people to inspire, build confidence and bring communities together. We give opportunities for young people and emerging artists wishing to develop their musicianship and follow musical careers, and we work with partners across Bristol to invite as many people as possible to experience and take part in collective musical experiences. We raise in the region of £500,000 in charitable funding each year to do this.

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