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Perth Writers Festival :: Shadow of the Silk Road

Shadow of the Silk Road
An evening with Colin Thubron

An adventurous explorer of remote and far-flung regions, Colin Thubron is one of the greatest travel writers working today. Combining astute observation with a deep historical awareness, his writing is both captivating and profound.

After a lifetime exploring Asia, Thubron has turned his attention to the Silk Road - the first great trade route out of the heart of China. Travelling 7000 miles in eight months he recounts extraordinary adventures through the mountains of Central Asia and across Afghanistan, Iraq and Turkey. To travel the Silk Road, he writes, is to travel the history of the world: tracing the passage not just of trade and armies, but of ideas, religions and inventions.

Join Colin Thubron as he discusses the thrill of travel and why this was the most difficult expedition he has undertaken in 40 years.

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  • When

    Sat 23 Feb, 6.30pm *


    * Captioned performance for the hearing impaired - please advise if a captioned seat is required when booking.

  • Where

     Octagon Theatre, UWA

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    Octagon Theatre, UWA

    Address: The University of Western Australia
    Stirling Hwy, Crawley

    Phone: (08) 9380 2691

    The Octagon Theatre is an intimate thrust stage venue seating 658 to 758 patrons.

    The theatre was designed with advice from Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the founding director of Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Canada, and was based on the design of the Stratford Festival Theatre. The Octagon can be used for music, dance, drama, comedy and public lectures.

    Transport
    Located at the University of WA Campus on Stirling Highway, and is serviced by buses on both Stirling Highway and Mounts Bay Road. There is a set down / pick up point behind the theatre suitable for cars, taxis, maxi taxis & small buses. Enter off Hackett Drive adjacent to University House.
    Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13

    Parking
    Ticketed parking is available on campus. Charges may apply. Free parking is available in the evenings and weekends.

    Access
    For access information visit the Department of Culture and the Arts website.

  • Price

    • Standard $20
    • Friends $18

  • Festival Info

    6488 5555