As the solemn, rhythmic intonation of the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative smash-hit one-man show brings the legendary broadcast vividly to life.
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 mean, celebrates the forecast’s wide cultural impact, shares riproaring adventures from his own journey through the 31 sea areas and presents his case for the shipping forecast being the greatest invention of the modern age.
Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book, which has sold more than a quarter-of-a-million copies, this pacy, informative, moving and laugh-out-loud funny show - as featured on BBC1’s The One Show and BBC Radio 4’s Today programme – takes you from Viking to South-East Iceland via Hebrides, Fastnet and German Bight to ensure the shipping forecast will never, ever sound the same again.
“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 and a brain with a lovely personality attached to it.”
Tickets £21.50
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The stalls (downstairs) are set up informally, with chairs around small tables, for a sociable, relaxed atmosphere, and somewhere to put your drink. Cabaret seating also allows space for dancing, which is highly encouraged at Victoria Hall!
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