Pete Whittaker is one of the world's top big wall solo climbers, having made the first solo-free ascent (in 2016) of Yosemite's notorious 3000ft El Capitan in under 24 hours and the first solo-free ascent of Mt Watkins (2000ft) in just 15 hours (2017). In 2018, Pete followed these significant achievements by completing a sub-24 hour solo of both El Capitan and the 5000ft Half Dome. Pete now returns to theatres with the stories of his many remarkable feats in his second 'audience with…' style theatre show, Fine Lines, presented by Speakers from the Edge.

In Fine Lines, Pete delves into the intricacies of free solo climbing, leading audiences on a narrative spanning from his initial experiences, from the niche discipline of crack-climbing and soloing to his monumental 800m big wall free solo ascent of Norway's Kjerag. Embark on a journey through the evolution and challenges of this remarkable endeavour.

Fine Lines is a show which aims to break down the elements needed to free solo a huge, unpredictable cliff like Kjerag. Pete delves into topics such as risk, danger and mind control, as well as the physical and logistical challenge to enable a successful ascent of this cliff. The show also presents film visuals, with step by step footage of the route, through streams, slime and incredible splitter cracks, from the foot of the cliff to the summit.

Fine Lines is touring to 15 theatres in February 2024 - for further details on tickets, dates and venues, visit www.speakersfromtheedge.com/tours

FULL TOUR SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY 2024

Tues 6 Feb RADLETT Radlett Centre 01923 859291 radlettcentre.co.uk
Thurs 8 Feb CHRISTCHURCH The Regent 01202 499199 theregent.co.uk
Sat 10 Feb TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 01892 678678 trinity theatre.net
Tues 13 BRISTOL Redgrave Theatre 0117 315 7800 redgravetheatre.com
Wed 14 EXETER Barnfield Theatre 01392 726363 exeternorthcott.co.uk
Thurs 15 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 01905 611427 worcestertheatres.co.uk
Fri 16 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 01743 281281 theatresevern.co.uk
Sat 17 BUXTON Pavilion Arts Centre 01298 72190 buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Mon 19 LEEDS Carriageworks Theatre 0113 376 0318 carriageworkstheatre.co.uk
Tues 20 SALE (Grtr Manchester) Waterside Arts 0161 912 5616 watersidearts.org
Wed 21 INVERNESS Eden Court 01463 234234 eden-court.co.uk
Thurs 22 STIRLING The Tolbooth 01786 274000 stirlingevents.org
Sat 24 PENRITH Rheged Centre 01768 868000 rheged.com
Mon 26 NEWCASTLE Gosforth Civic Theatre 0191 284 3700 gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
Thurs 29 NOTTINGHAM Squire PAC 0115 941 7663 squirepac.co.uk