ADVENTURES

Renowned traveller and New York Times bestselling author, Simon Reeve, has travelled the world - and wants to share it with others in his stage show.

The 17-year-old who left school with sparse qualifications and went on the dole, will have plenty of stories to share. “When I was a kid, we only went abroad once when we took the ferry to France to go camping,” he said. “I didn’t get on a plane till I was working.

“The world can seem a scary place, but it really isn’t. This is the golden age for travel. You can go anywhere now. But people are sometimes reluctant to leave their holiday resort. They are told that they should simply go to a resort and sit by the swimming pool. I’m urging people to go beyond the confines of the resort. That’s where you get the best memories.”

He added: “I’m hoping to inspire people to climb a hill they thought was too challenging. I’ve had some magnificent adventures and met some of the most inspiring people on the planet. Live the life you want to live because time is short. If your goal is to break out of a rubbish job, I’ve done that.”

And of being on stage, he says: “I’m sure walking out on stage is going to be scarier than some of the experiences I’ve had on my travels. Imminent death doesn’t bother us as much a social embarrassment! The show, which includes a Q&A session, will be at the Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday, November 27.

To book tickets call 01892 530613 or go to assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Explorer Simon Reeve has lots of adventures around the globe to share