Essential Information
| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | 30 April and 1 May 2025 | 7.30pm - 9.45pm |
| Prices | Adults: £40 | Members: £36 |
| Discount for Members. Not a member? Join now |
Experience an unforgettable evening under the hull of Cutty Sark with Richard Thompson - co-founder of Fairport Convention, British Folk Rock trailblazer, and one of the greatest guitarists of all time according to Rolling Stone.
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About Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the ‘60s, he and his bandmates invented the distinctive strain of British Folk Rock. He had left the group by the age of 21, which was followed by a decade-long musical partnership with his then-wife Linda, and over 30 years as a highly successful solo artist.
The Los Angeles Times called him “the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix” and Rolling Stone has named him one of the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time. He has received lifetime achievement awards for songwriting from the BBC Radio 2 Awards, the Americana Music Association, and was awarded the prestigious Ivor Novello Award. His song 1952 Vincent Black Lightning was named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Greatest Songs Since 1923”.
A wide range of musicians have recorded Thompson’s songs including Robert Plant, Elvis Costello, R.E.M., Bonnie Raitt, Tom Jones, David Byrne, and many more. His genre-defying mastery of both acoustic and electric guitar, along with engaging energy and onstage wit, continue to earn him new fans and a place as one of the most distinctive virtuosos and writers in Folk Rock history.
The finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix
Los Angeles Times
Information and timings
Location: Cutty Sark Dry Berth
Performance timings:
| 7pm | Doors open |
| 7.30pm- 8.25pm | 1st half |
| 8.25pm- 8.50pm | Interval |
| 8.50pm- 9.45pm | 2nd half |
Seating is unreserved.
There will be a bar, where you can purchase drinks before the show and during the interval.
Booking: 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.
Header image and portrait image by David Kaptein