An Evening with Michael Palin
On sale from 10am Fri 1 Mar 2024.
Priority booking for Barbican members opens from 10am Thu 29 Feb 2024. Priority booking links will be shared via the Members' newsletter. Please get in touch if you haven't received it.
Tickets for this event are booked through Fane Productions’ Box Office
Spend a captivating evening with English actor, comedian and writer Michael Palin to celebrate the paperback release of his book, Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire.
From roles in Monty Python and The Death of Stalin to his acclaimed travel documentaries and diary volumes, Palin has engaged audiences on and off the screen for decades. Now, through meticulous research and personal exploration, Palin brings to light the remarkable story of a man once hidden in the shadows.
Immerse in Palin’s literary world as he shares a blend of biography, WWI history, travelogue and personal memoir, to unveil the compelling account of an ordinary man who led an extraordinary life – his Great-Uncle Harry.
Mark your calendars for an evening filled with laughter, insight, and the joy of storytelling. Don't miss this chance to experience Michael Palin at his very finest.
Every ticket will include a paperback copy of Great-Uncle Harry
Presented by Fane. Tickets for this event are booked through Fane Productions’ Box Office
On sale from 10am Fri 1 Mar 2024.
Priority booking for Barbican members opens from 10am Thu 29 Feb 2024. Priority booking links will be shared via the Members' newsletter. Please get in touch if you haven't received it.
Tickets for this event are booked through Fane Productions’ Box Office
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Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
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We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in row U at the rear of the stalls (up to sixteen, depth of row 180cm) and the back row of the circle (four), both with fold-down companion seats. Some seats in row S of the stalls for people with very limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the concert hall where there are a limited number of suitable seats in row G of the stalls. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the concert hall. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
Free large-print programmes
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For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
