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5 Aug 2019, Imperial College Union
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Proms 2019 Proms Plus Talk

Proms Plus Talk
Proms Plus Talk
17:45 Mon 5 Aug 2019 Imperial College Union
A look beneath the surface of swans - in nature and culture - with ‘Human Swan’ Sacha Dench.
A look beneath the surface of swans - in nature and culture - with ‘Human Swan’ Sacha Dench.

About This Event

In 2017, Sacha Dench of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust flew the 7,000 mile migration route of Whooper Swans from Siberia to the UK in a paraglider. Drawing on her experience, the ‘Human Swan’ talks about the birds that have become symbolic of love, beauty, and mystery. Sarah Crompton is the former Arts Editor-in-Chief and Dance Critic at The Telegraph and now writes for a range of publications.

Edited version broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3 during tonight’s interval

Booking is not required for this event. Entry is on a first-come-first-served basis (doors open from 30 minutes before the event begins; capacity is limited).

Image: Sacha Dench © Angharad Barlow