Gordon Buchanan: Lions, Tigers and Bears

Gordon Buchanan brings his live show Lions, Tigers and Bears to the Hexagon Theatre on Monday 22 February 2027, with the curtain going up at 7:30pm. If the title sounds like a bit of a list, that's because it is: Buchanan is an award-winning wildlife cameraman, presenter and public speaker who's spent his career tracking big cats and bears across some of the most remote corners of the planet. He's worked in the bamboo forests of China, the snowy landscapes of Russia, the Himalayas and the Amazon, all with the same goal: to get these animals on film and share their secrets with a global audience.

For those who recognise the name but can't quite place it, you've likely seen his work on the screen. He produced some of the BBC's most popular wildlife programmes, including Tribes, Predators & Me, The Polar Bear Family and Life In The Snow. This show continues the success of his biggest ever live tour, and it's less of a lecture and more of a first-hand account. He recounts his encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more, talking through the heart-stopping moments, the mud, the sweat and the tears that have shaped his career. He doesn't just tell the stories, either — he brings unseen footage and props along with him, so you get to see the animals he's talking about.

Audiences have rated the show highly, with particular praise for his enthusiasm, his knowledge, his humour and his storytelling. It's the kind of thing that works because it's coming from someone who's actually been there, rather than someone reading from a script. If you've got any interest in the natural world, it's a good bet for a Monday night in town. The show runs at the Hexagon Theatre on Queens Walk, RG1 7UA, starting at 7:30pm on Monday 22 February.