Wild Isles Live

Presented by Alastair Fothergill of Silverback Films

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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the British Isles in this very special ‘behind the scenes’ Wild Isles big screen experience. Featuring highlights from the acclaimed BBC series alongside never-before-seen footage and insight from visionary documentary producer Alastair Fothergill.

Join Alastair on a captivating journey through the most curious and breathtaking landscapes of the British Isles – from golden eagles in the Highlands to the weird and wonderful world of our woodland undergrowth. Alastair will talk about the making of this series and his past, groundbreaking work, which includes other iconic series such as Planet Earth, Our Planet, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet.

The event also features a Q&A. Audiences will be able to ask questions to Alastair in advance or pose questions on the night.

At a critical time for our biodiversity, as highlighted in the BBC Series, this is a unique opportunity to discuss the importance of conservation, individual action and the importance of preserving the beauty of the British Isles.

This event was made possible with the support of the World Wildlife Foundation and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

With additional thanks to the National Trust.

Bristol Beacon and ESK Film Services present

Format: Reserved seating

Age: All ages

Doors: 19.00
Start Time: 19.30
Interval: 20.15
Finish: 21.30

All timings are approximate and subject to change

“An unparalleled look at the spectacular, miraculous and unique natural world of Britain and Ireland.”

The Guardian

Ask a question to Alistair Fothergill

This event is being hosted by visionary documentary producer Alastair Fothergill. Ask a question to Alistair and he will try and answer as many as possible in the second half of the show.

Your question can be specific about the Wild Isles series, or wider questions about his life, work and views.

There will also be opportunities to ask questions during the event.

Submit a question

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Seating plans

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Seating plans

Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.

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Venue information

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The venue

Beacon Hall

at Bristol Beacon

Getting to the venue

Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.

Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

Bicycle

Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.

Car parking

Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.

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Bus

Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.

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Access

Mobility

Spaces for wheelchair users are in:

row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.

Hearing Facility

A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)

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