The tour offers a chance to hear the story from the man who lived it
The expedition will see Karl walk to his mother’s home in Hull(Image: Getty Images)
Karl Bushby has not even stepped foot back in Hull yet, but he is already planning a tell-all UK tour to regale audiences of his 28-year quest. Adventurer and explorer Karl is due to return to his native Hull on Monday – after leaving to take on a unique global journey on foot 28 years ago.
He has announced his first-ever UK theatre tour, which will visit six venues before Christmas. Karl Busby – The Man Who Walked the World will come to Hull City Hall on Friday, November 13, the second stop on the exclusive tour which also sees Karl stopping in Shrewsbury, Nottingham, York, Bury St Edmunds and Buxton.
The tour kicks off on Thursday, November 12, and more dates will later be announced for 2027. The 57-year old, who set off when he was 28, will be welcomed home in Hull on 2 November 2026, following the completion of an epic journey where was committed to walking from Chile to Hull, using no form of motorised transport. Karl made himself two promises when he set off in 1998: he would use no transport to advance his journey, and he would not return home until he had completed the entire expedition on foot.
Along the way, Karl has crossed some of the world’s most hostile landscapes, faced life-threatening dangers and endured immense physical and psychological challenges. From navigating the perilous Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia, to tackling the frozen expanse of the Bering Strait between Russia and Alaska, his journey is a remarkable testament to courage, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit.
Audiences can expect to step inside an adventure spanning continents, cultures, and generations. Karl will reveal the experiences that made the mission most memorable, speaking of moments when survival hung in the balance, and the obstacles that threatened to derail his mission. He will also discuss the sacrifices demanded by a life on the move, and the determination that kept him heading towards home.
For anyone fascinated by extraordinary adventures, epic journeys and stories of human resilience, the show offers a chance to hear the story from the man who lived it. Karl Bushby – The Man Who Walked the World, will be presented in association with NLP Productions. Tickets are on sale now from Karl’s website and Hull Theatres.
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