Out To Lunch 2026 Early-bird

Michael Palin in Conversation

Michael Palin in Conversation

The Whitla Hall

Wednesday 14 January, 8.00pm

Doors 7.15pm

£28.00

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Spend an evening in the company of writer, actor, and broadcaster Michael Palin, in conversation with Kathy Clugston, as he shares stories from his extraordinary career – from his comedy beginnings to his life as a world traveller.

Palin will reflect on his latest adventure, Venezuela: A Travel Journal – an exploration through one of South America’s most fascinating and complex countries. With his trademark curiosity and wit, he’ll share stories of the people he met, the places he explored, and the reality of life in modern-day Venezuela.

From Monty Python, Ripping Yarns and The Death of Stalin to his bestselling books including Great-Uncle Harry, North Korea Journal, and his acclaimed diaries and fiction, Palin remains one of Britain’s most beloved storytellers.

Now, he brings his vivid and varied portrait journal to the stage in an evening of insight, warmth and fascinating tales from his travels to the North and South Poles, the Sahara Desert, the Himalayas, and beyond.

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