Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London
Running time: 2hr
Age Restrictions: Suitable for ages 12+
Tickets from £51.75
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Named by Guinness World Records ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure.
Join him in conversation with fellow adventurer Bear Grylls as they celebrate Fiennes’ 75th birthday and discuss the new edition of his bestselling autobiography, Mad, Bad, And Dangerous to Knowat this one-off event.
Fiennes has risked life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken. His many record-breaking achievements include being the first man to reach both poles, the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Oceans, and the first to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis.
There is no one better qualified than global adventurer, bestselling author and Chief Scout Bear Grylls to get the inside story of an unmatched career.
Grylls, who has contributed a preface to the new edition, says: ‘Ran has always managed to do things in a wonderfully unique style that somehow sets him apart. Always up and beyond, always that little bit further. Always the leader and always the best. I am very proud to share the stage with Ran to celebrate his 75th year and the new edition of Mad, Bad, And Dangerous to Know.’
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX
Southbank Centre passionately believes the arts have the power to transform lives. We also believe that the arts must be available to all of us – and this lies at the heart of all we do.
Southbank Centre is a world-famous arts centre on the South Bank of the Thames. Created in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, Southbank Centre draws on its heritage as a festival site, with art and activities inside and outside. We encourage everyone to become involved in the arts in new and creative ways.
See music, dance, art, performance and spoken word events throughout the year. Take part in free activities and events and enjoy a wide range of restaurants, cafes and shops.
Every year, thousands of musicians and artists perform to millions of visitors, making this one of the most popular cultural destinations in the country. We hold different festivals throughout the year.
We are committed to working with young, emerging and established talent across the artistic community. We currently support four Resident Orchestras, 14 Artists in Residence and over 100 other artistic organisations. We manage the Arts Council Collection on behalf of Arts Council England and curate the Hayward Touring Exhibition programme in venues throughout the UK.
Southbank Centre occupies a 21-acre site in the midst of London’s vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames. Southbank Centre includes Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, the Hayward Gallery, and the Saison Poetry Library. As well as these venues, there are restaurants, cafes, bars and shops to enjoy.
‘Southbank Centre's wide-ranging programme – classical, world music, rock, pop, jazz, dance, literature and the visual arts - attracts the most diverse audience of any UK venue.’ - Visit London
Travel by train: Waterloo/London Waterloo East. Nearest tube: Waterloo Underground Station
