
As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life, celebrating what he firmly believes to be the greatest invention of the modern age.
How did a weather forecast for ships capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?
Delving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it, Charlie explains what those curious phrases really mean, celebrates its wide cultural impact and influence on poets, musicians and writers, shares riproaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas and presents his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement.
Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book, which has sold more than a quarter-of-a-million copies, this pacy, moving and hilarious show takes you all the way from Viking to South-East Iceland and back to ensure the shipping forecast will never sound the same again.
Reviews
“Charlie Connelly is one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of sitting in a studio with…He has a natural wit that doesn’t get crushed by an over-zealous ego with a lovely personality attached to it.” Fi Glover, broadcaster
“Charlie is always warm, funny and engaging…I actually sent him a fan letter - and I've never done that to anyone in my life before.” Bernard Sumner, New Order
“I can thoroughly recommend an evening spent in the company of the very funny and very lovely Charlie Connelly whose knowledge of what I call ‘the ships’ is excellent. Sou’westers optional.” Corrie Corfield, BBC Radio 4
Important Information
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Theatre
Tickets: £16 (£15 concessions)
Running time: 2 hours (including interval)
This is a programmed event
Sat 20 Sep
One of our team members recently saw Yaroslav performing at The Meadows and was absolutely blown away! This ex...
Wed 29 Oct
A fun, relaxed 30 minute dance workshop based on moves, characters and themes fr...
Wed 29 Oct
Whether your child has recently started dance classes or dreams of becoming a ballet dancer, this is the perfe...
Fri 24 Oct
Take a break Rick Wakeman, back to your trailer Brendan Fraser, watch and learn...
Fri 19 Dec
The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, which has been touring for 26 year...
Fri 15 Aug
Join our facilitator Hannah Peacock for a creative craft morning to get back int...
Fri 12 Dec
An exciting gig in the new home of Jazz at Stamford Arts Centre - the Ballroom!...
Thurs 13 Nov
The first iron railway opened in 1825, a new way of travelling and transport. Th...