Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson Live with 'The Dawn Wall'

Overview

This year's Oscar winner for best documentary, Free Solo took viewers into the nerve-wracking world of rock climbing, charting Alex Honnold's epic quest to scale Yosemite's El Capitan without ropes. But he's not the only superstar climber endeavouring to literally rise to great heights — and the film about him wasn't the only rock climbing doco to reach the big screen recently.

Last year, another movie called The Dawn Wall started doing the rounds, chronicling another couple of daredevils. Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson are also considered among the globe's best climbers, and their feats are mighty impressive. Now they're coming to Australia to talk about their efforts.

On Saturday, July 20, the duo will take to the stage at the Astor Theatre at 1.30pm and then again at 7pm. The pair will be providing live commentary while The Dawn Wall plays on the big screen, chatting about just why they do what they do, and answering all of your other questions. It's their first time in the country, and they'll talk you through their inspirations, motivations and, again, why they took on the world's hardest rock climb.

This goes without saying, especially if you're not fond of heights, but prepare to be both in awe and mighty tense.

Image: Brett Lowell. Updated: June 17, 2019.