Simon Weston

Simon Weston; My Life, My Story

It was the conflict of a generation and one that many will never forget

On the second of April 1982 Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands with the aim of recapturing them through a claim that they had inherited the islands from Spain in the 1800’s.

The Islands, which had been controlled by Great Britain for nearly 150 years, became a battle ground and the UK government were quick to defend both the Islands and its inhabitants.

Amongst those who were sent to the conflict was Simon Weston OBE.

In one of the most horrific moments of the conflict the RFA Sir Galahad was bombed by two Argentine planes. Aboard at the time was Simon, and the event changed his life forever.

Eventually, and against the odds, Simon escaped the burning and buckled ship, but only after suffering 46% burns to his body. Today he has become one of the most recognised faces of the conflict and for the first time ever Simon is taking to the stage to tell his story with no
holds barred.

Guiding him from that fateful day to current times is David Fitzgerald, former Sky news anchor and close friend. There will be highs and lows; questions that only a friend as close as David could ask, with answers only Simon could give. From his unique perspective Simon will share
shocking truths about the conflict, about the day the Sir Galahad was attacked and about the impact the event and its consequences have had since

Simon Weston; My Life, My Story is a truly inspirational show about one man’s journey from the front line of war, being on the edge of death, to today being a happy and contented Father,Grandfather and national treasure.
Simon Weston; My Life, My Story will be at The Lights on Tuesday, 2
February at 7.45pm.

To find out more call into The Lights and pick up a brochure. To buy tickets or join the mailing list, visit www.thelights.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01264 368368.

You can also follow The Lights on Twitter and Facebook or with our new free app – search for my-theatre.com on Googleplay and itunes .


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