Doug Scott & Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite - Everest: The Hard Way
Presented by Communicty Action Nepal
Sunday 5 September, 7.30pm
Main House
Dougal Haston and Doug Scott made the first ascent of Everest by its South West Face – “Everest: The Hard Way”. Although these two reached the summit, the climb was very much a team ascent under the leadership of Sir Chris Bonington. The crux section through the Rock Band was first climbed by Nick Escourt and “Tut” Braithwaite. Doug and “Tut” will give a one-off special 35th Anniversary lecture.
£15, £12 (discounts £1 off)
George McGavin: Bug World
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Sunday 31 October, 8pm
Main House
From Guyana in the BBC series Lost Land of the Volcano to Bhutan in the current BBC series Lost Land of the Tiger; from giant butterflies and spiders to tiny caterpillars; George has explored the planet's vast geography and uncovered a spectacular world of creepy crawlies. Join expert entomologist George and discover the wonder of the world's biodiversity.
Image: Copyright of BBC
£15, £12; (RGS-/IBS members£10.50)
Barry Norman's Favourite Films
Clive Conway Celebrity Productions
Wednesday 17 November, 7.30pm
Main House
An evening of clips and chat from Britain’s favourite film reviewer. This icon of the small screen shows some of his favourite clips and talks about the icons of the silver screen, most of whom he has interviewed. As presenter of the BBC’s cinema review for 26 years, Barry Norman became a household name. This is a unique opportunity for the theatre-going film lover to meet the man who has so many great stories to tell of his favourite films.
£15 (discounts £1 off); £10
Doug Scott & Leo Houlding - Big Walls: Faces and Friends
Supported by the Wainwright Society
In aid of Community Action Nepal
Sunday 28 November, 7.30pm
Main House
Best known for Everest, Doug Scott was also an outstanding Big Wall climber with climbs including major ascents on the vertical and overhanging rock of the Dolomites, Norway, Yosemite, Patagonia and Baffin Island. Joined by Leo Houlding, one of today’s leading “Big Wallers”, they’ll focus on their adventures on the mile high, vertical granite of the Arctic’s Mount Asgard and look at how things have developed – from eliminating “aid” to BASE jumping the face.
£15, £12 (discounts £1 off)
Backstage Tour
Thursday 16 December, 10.30am
Main House and Studio
Gain an insight into what happens behind the scenes at England's most remote repertory theatre with a Backstage Tour guided by our knowledgeable theatre staff.
Booking advisable as places are limited.
Public booking opens on Thursday 1 April 2010
£4