Curious about the wonders of the natural world? Want to learn the stories that shaped empires, wars, and even criminal underworlds?

From wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin to one of Britain’s greatest living historians, William Dalrymple, here are some shows we think you'll love. There's something for nature lovers and avid history buffs alike at Town Hall and Symphony Hall.

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour My Life Behind The Lens. Hamza will share his infectious sense of wonder and most precious memories both in life and in nature.

My Life Behind the Lens promises to be an unforgettable show filled with adventure, storytelling, and stunning wonders from the natural world.

Hamza brings a fresh perspective to the natural world, and he truly believes that by engaging people in the joy of Mother Nature and what she has to offer, we can all gain a fresh perspective on the world around us and how we can protect it together.

Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more. Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.

Gordon Buchanan has dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world, from the bamboo forests of China to the snowy landscapes of Russia, from the towering Himalayas to the depths of the Amazon. His mission: to capture the majestic big cats and bears on film and reveal their secrets to a global audience.

Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films.

Ocean in Concert takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. Narrated on film by David Attenborough with music by composer Steven Price, this film is brought to life with a symphony orchestra performing the score live and synchronised with the stunning imagery on screen.

Ocean in Concert is presented by esk in collaboration with Silverback Films, Open Planet Studios, All3 Media, Altitude Films, National Geographic, and Steven Price.

For the history buffs

Have you ever considered how a single weapon could change the course of history? What stories lie behind the guns that shaped empires, wars, and even criminal underworlds? How did these firearms influence not just battles, but entire societies?

Known for his acclaimed documentaries Black and British: A Forgotten History and A House Through Time, as well has his appearance on Celebrity Traitors, David Olusoga offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful, unexpected and enlightening social narrative.

Join David as he uncovers the story of four firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors.

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on earth as an elite operator, documentary maker and expedition leader.

In a brand-new show for 2026, Jason will share a series of never-told-before stories, his close brushes with enemy gunmen, terrorist bomb makers and cartel leaders, while revealing his strategies for surviving and thriving in environments as life-threatening as the Arctic Circle and Afghan badlands. Though, as you’ll learn, nothing is as terrifying as the rogue celebrity on SAS: Who Dares Wins…

Join a master storyteller for the cautionary tale of the first global corporate power, and the supreme act of colonial violence that changed the world forever.

One of Britain’s greatest living historians, William Dalrymple is revered across the globe for his ability to bring the extraordinary history of India to life, whether through award-winning, bestselling books like Return of a King and The Last Mughal, or his chart-topping podcast, Empire. Now he joins us to tell the story of more than two hundred years of tumultuous colonial history, covert political machinations, and bloody resistance.

Do not miss the remarkable story of India and empire as it has never been told before, unfolding a timely cautionary tale of the first global corporate power.

Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the natural world or let curiosity lead and learn about tumultuous histories in these unforgettable live shows.