Edward Snowden, the most controversial whistle-blower not to don an umpires uniform, is set to embark on a speaking tour of Australia. He will, however, not be present in the flesh.

Heralded by many as a champion for individual freedom, Snowden has little freedom of his own. He is currently seeking asylum in Russia, and finds himself unable to leave the country for fear of being extradited to the United States.

In lieu of the man himself, he will appear via video link.

Tickets are available here.

‘Tour’ Dates:

Friday, May 20 — PCEC, Perth
Saturday, May 21 — ACC, Adelaide
Sunday, May 22 — MCEC, Melbourne
Friday, May 27 — Courier Mail Piazza, Brisbane
Saturday, May 28 — Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Sunday, May 29 — Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

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