

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Michael Portillo - A Life of Two Halves
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Michael Portillo—A Life of Two Halves 

Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life.

The son of a refugee who rose to become one of Britain’s leading politicians and best loved broadcasters, Michael Portillo’s life has been a game of two halves. As a statesman he served under Margaret Thatcher, ran for the leadership of the Conservative Party, and lost his seat in one of the most famous moments in British political history, only to become one of the nation’s favourite broadcasters, sparring with Diane Abbott and Andrew O’Neill and enthralling millions of us with his travels on the world’s greatest railways.

In this unique stage show, Michael will share his life story, from his late father’s experiences of the Spanish Civil War and escape to England, where he and Michael’s mother met while looking after refugee children, all the way to his present-day adventures travelling across Spain, the USA, India, and beyond.

We’ll hear Michael’s funny and insightful observations about his old boss Margaret Thatcher and his reflections on the decay of political power. He’ll tell us about his break into TV – including the time he became a single mum… And, of course, we’ll hear about the great railway journeys he has undertaken and what they can tell us about the history and state of the world today.

Whether you are passionate about politics or a fan of Michael’s many international adventures, this is an unmissable treat. All aboard!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/michael-portillo-a-life-of-two-halves/200028567163615
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bit.ly/TTmichaelp?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newcastle+upon+tyne-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle Upon Tyne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Tyne Theatre & Opera House
- **lat**: 54.970531004
- **long**: -1.620941489
- **full address**: Tyne Theatre &amp; Opera House, 109 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Tyne Theatre & Opera House (https://allevents.in/org/tyne-theatre-and-opera-house/10299903)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tyne Theatre &amp; Opera House, 109 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Tyne Theatre & Opera House
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, parties, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Michael Portillo - A Life of Two Halves ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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