About

Come along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!

In 1955, Colonel John Fleming Churchill became the first man to surf the Severn Bore. But this was only part of his story.

Known as "Mad Jack", he was a champion archer, commando and bagpipe player with a fearless spirit, leading his men into battle with his Claymore sword. Mad Jack and The Severn Bore looks at his most daring exploits: from riding a motorcycle across Burma to escaping from prisoner of war camps, playing his bagpipes up Vesuvius to his historic surfing of the Severn tidal wave. This is a remarkable story of a remarkable man.

"Any man who goes into battle without his sword is not properly dressed." – Colonel John Churchill

"A gripping monologue that is a thought provoking, funny and poignant piece of writing….John Bassett as Mad Jack held the audience's attention with his magnetism and kept us locked in with his remarkable, strong performance." – Fringe Secrets

Performances are suitable for ages 11 and over. Each £10 ticket includes a bowl of delicious home-made soup or equivalent light lunch, and the event is designed to fit into an hour-long lunch break. Doors open at 12:45 with food served at 1pm.