Tongues of Flame
An exploration of the fascinating life of Richard F. Burton (1821 – 1890) from celebrated story-teller Giles Abbot.
Amongst venerated British explorers such as Scott, Livingstone and Stanley, the no less important figure of Richard Francis Burton remains a historical outcast. Why? In his new touring show, storyteller Giles Abbott tells us the tale of an irreverent, sensual, driven and daring character who deserves to be known. Burton was fluent in over 40 languages. With the support of The R
19.00 - 20.45
£10, £8 (concessions)
The Story Museum, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BP
Fri 17 Apr 2015