IN 1916, Sir Ernest Shackleton made a historic polar expedition that turned into one of the greatest survival stories of all time. 

In 2013, Tim Jarvis set out with a team of six men to replicate Shackleton’s epic adventure – the first time anyone has retraced Shackleton’s most famous exploit. On Tuesday, February 9, at 7.30pm, you can join Mr Jarvis for a revealing account that highlights the challenges – both logistic and personal – that his team needed to overcome in order to succeed. He’ll also describe leading his team into those harsh conditions using the same period clothing and technology as Shackleton. Sailing in an exact replica of Shackleton’s lifeboat, he traces the journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia – a distance of 720 nautical miles. His talk will open a fascinating window on the mechanics of operating Antarctic exploration as well as raising awareness of the significant climate change challenges that the region faces today. The talk joins the long standing tradition of esteemed speakers associated with the Royal Geographical Society. As an environmental scientist, author and charismatic public speaker, he works to raise awareness of climate change through action rather than advocacy. Ticket details are available at www.theatrebythelake.com or by calling the box office on 017687 74411.