Sir Roger Moore makes Edinburgh debut

May 24 2013 | By More

Longest serving Bond to appear at Festival Theatre

Sir Roger Moore

Sir Roger Moore – publicity photograph

By Thom Dibdin

Sir Roger Moore is to make his Edinburgh stage debut this Autumn when he appears at the Festival Theatre as part of a ten date speaking tour in conversation with writer Gareth Owen.

Moore became a household name in the 60s playing Simon Templar in The Saint and went on to star alongside Tony Curtis, in The Persuaders!. He joined the Bond franchise in 1973 at the age of 45 in Live and Let Die, taking over from Sean Connery. Over 12 years he starred in seven Bonds, finishing with A View to a Kill in 1985 when he was 58.

According to  publicity for the event: “Roger will be discussing his astonishing life and career, with inside stories and exclusive anecdotes ranging from his internationally-renowned TV series The Saint and The Persuaders, through to Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, the 007 films.”

Moore will be interviewed by Gareth Owen, author of nine books who worked with Moore on his autobiography My Word Is My Bond and his 2012 book Bond On Bond. Gareth has interviewed Roger previously at the BFI Southbank, the Barbican Centre and at various UNICEF fundraisers throughout Europe.

Following the formal interview session, there will also be an opportunity to put questions to the Hollywood legend.

Roger Moore appears at the Festival Theatre on Monday  11 November 2013 at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £25 go on sale from the Festival Theatre on Tuesday 28 May. Details on www.edtheatres.com

Sir Roger Moore on Tour 2013
Sunday 27 October: 2pm
An Afternoon with Sir Roger Moore
Leeds
Grand Theatre
0844 848 2700 Book online
Tuesday 29 October: 7.30pm
An Evening with Sir Roger Moore
Guildford
G Live
0844 7701 797 Book online
Wednesday 30 October: 8pm
An Evening with Sir Roger Moore
Watford
Colosseum
0845 075 3993 Book online
Sunday 2 November: 1pm
An Afternoon with Sir Roger Moore
Reading
Hexagon
0118 960 6060 Book online
Sunday 3 November 2.30pm
An Afternoon with Sir Roger Moore
Salford
The Lowry
0843 208 6000 Book online
Wednesday 6 November 7.30pm
An Evening with Sir Roger Moore
Birmingham
New Alexandra Theatre
0844 871 3011 Book online
Sunday 10 November: 3pm
An Afternoon with Sir Roger Moore
Glasgow
Theatre Royal
0844 871 7647 Book online
Monday 11 November 7.30pm
An Evening with Sir Roger Moore
Edinburgh
Festival Theatre
0131 529 6000 Book online
Wednesday 13 November 7.30pm
An Evening with Sir Roger Moore
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Theatre
0844 871 7652 Book online
Sunday 17 November 3pm
An Afternoon with Sir Roger Moore
Wimbledon
New Wimbledon Theatre
0844 871 7646 Book online

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  1. james g lawless says:

    is there still tickets for sir rogers show in november

  2. Thom Dibdin says:

    I believe so. Check out the links below the article for details. The Edinburgh ticket sales are here: http://www.edtheatres.com/roger