Essential Information
| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | Friday 17 October 2025 | 7-9pm |
| Prices | Adult: £22 | Member: £20 |
| Discount for Members. Not a member? Join now |
As the solemn, rhythmic intonation of the shipping forecast embarks on its second century after turning 100 years old in 2024, bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative one-man show brings the legendary broadcast vividly to life as never before.
How did a weather forecast for ships capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dogs to insomniac landlubbers? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?
Charlie will present his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement and share rip-roaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas. For example, the time he was accused by the media of trying to annex Rockall from the British government and sang sea shanties with Tom Hardy in a Manx hotel bar while Scary Spice pulled the pints.
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 via Hebrides, Fastnet and German Bight to ensure the shipping forecast will never sound the same again!
I can thoroughly recommend an evening spent in the company of the very funny and very
Corrie Corfield, BBC Radio 4 presenter
lovely Charlie Connelly whose knowledge of what I call ‘the ships’ is excellent.
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Information and timings
| 6.30pm | Doors open |
| 7pm | First half begins |
| 7.45pm | Interval |
| 8.10pm | Second half begins |
The performance will take place in the Dry Berth under Cutty Sark’s magnificent hull.
Seating is unreserved.
Tickets
Please note that a non-refundable booking fee is added to each transaction, but there is no booking fee for Members.
Accessibility at Cutty Sark events
For safety reasons, wheelchair access spaces for Cutty Sark are limited to three visitors per event. Cutty Sark is wheelchair accessible with lifts providing access to all levels of the ship. Some areas of the Main Deck are not wheelchair accessible, but virtual access is provided to these spaces.
The original ship structure restricts the size of the lift on board, but mobility scooters can be accommodated on board providing they fit in our lifts. Measurements for the lifts are included in the Cutty Sark access statement. No e-scooters or e-bikes are permitted on board as per our visitor regulations.
Companion tickets are available for any guest who would be unable to visit independently, please select this alongside a paid ticket.
If you are a wheelchair user or have any other queries regarding accessibility at this event, please contact bookings@rmg.co.uk prior to purchasing your ticket.
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