After years of friendship and a shared obsession with architecture and design, Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross are taking their banter and big ideas on the road - and, true to form, they’re doing it in some very interesting places.
From a Brutalist theatre to a reimagined heritage-listed church and one of Australia’s most loved public buildings, Live in Interesting Places brings together two great talkers and thinkers for an evening of stories, laughter, and design-fuelled inspiration.
It’s the first time they’ve shared a stage since their two sold-out shows at the Sydney Opera House in 2019, a collaboration rekindled with the release of their hit podcast Tim & Kev’s Big Design Adventure.
“It’s going to be entertaining and edifying,” promises Kevin.
“And full of surprises – you won’t believe where our nerdy curiosity will take you,” adds Tim.
Tickets for this very special live experience are strictly limited, please book now to avoid missing out.
State Library of New South Wales
The State Library of New South Wales stands as one of Australia’s great civic institutions, its history stretching back to 1826 when it began as the Australian Subscription Library. Evolving into a public library by the late 19th century, it became a cornerstone of cultural life in Sydney. Architecturally, the Mitchell Building, opened in 1910, is a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts grandeur, with its sweeping sandstone façade, classical columns and ornate interiors that echo the aspirations of a young nation. The adjoining Macquarie Street Building, completed in stages from the 1960s to the 1980s, introduced a modernist clarity—clean lines, spacious reading rooms and an emphasis on light—creating a dynamic dialogue between old and new. Together, they embody the Library’s enduring mission: preserving the past while inspiring future generations of thinkers, readers and researchers.
This event is proudly presented in partnership with the State Library of NSW as part of their year of architecture.
Images by Daniel Boud and Judith Russo.
