Ray is live, and on the wild side

For the first time ever, survivalist and bushcraft expert Ray Mears is bringing his live stage show to Newcastle Theatre Royal. Born to go Wild, a journey into the earth’s wildest places and a lesson in extreme survival, lands for one night only on Sunday, October 29. Author, photographer and the star of countless television series, the legendary Mears has been discovering the joys of exploring the wilderness since an early age. His fascination with those extreme and dangerous parts of the planet undisturbed by human activity, has shaped his life and established him as a leading voice in the field. In Born to go Wild, Mears will take audiences on a figurative journey into the most extraordinary places which he believes are vital for creativity and nurturing of the human spirit. He will give audiences a unique insight into his wilderness travels and essential survival techniques, including tales of his recent visits to Australia and the extraordinary conditions endured by indigenous wildlife. He will also explore fire, what it means to humanity and the essential role it plays in our survival. Ray was catapulted into the public eye when he survived a helicopter crash during the filming of his first TV series in the early ’90s and then helped Northumbria Ppolice track down one of the UK’s most notorious criminals in 2010. Tickets for Born to go Wild are £28.50 and can be purchased from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 08448 11 21 21 or www. theatreroyal.co.uk

His fascination with dangerous parts of the planet undisturbed by human activity has shaped his life.