Illustration & Design by Scott Tyrell

CaroleW Productions present
Michael Chaplin & Harry Pearson in conversation

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This show is available for venue bookings, if you would be interested in hosting the show please get in touch.

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Two raconteurs with a passion for their native North East and the Beautiful Game share their love of both in a conversation with each other and their audiences.

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Join Michael Chaplin (Newcastle United Stole My Heart) and Harry Pearson (The Far Corner, The Farther Corner) for an evening of conversation about our region’s football – the highs, the lows and the even lowers.

Covering everything from the dribbling skills of Alan Suddick to Chris Waddle’s mullet, via Ron Guthrie’s Norseman lager win bonus and the open-topped Gents at Dean Street, this event is a must for anyone who can’t hear the name “Jinky” Jim Smith without emitting a wry chuckle.

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Thursday 13th February 2pm Ashington Library (60 mins)

Tuesday 18th February 6pm Blyth Library (60 mins)

Thursday 13th March Exchange1856, North Shields (90 mins)

Thursday 20th March 2025 7.30pm Arts Centre Washington (90 mins)

Thursday 3rd April 2025 7.30pm Gosforth Civic Theatre (90 mins)

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Michael Chaplin is a playwright, a television and non-fiction writer, and a former producer and executive at ITV and the BBC. His writing credits include the highly successful television series Grafters and Monarch of the Glen, as well as nearly 100 plays for the theatre and BBC Radio 4.  

Harry Pearson is a journalist and writer specialising in sport.  He has written over 800 columns for The Guardian as well as being a regular contributor to the monthly football magazine, When Saturday Comes.  He has written 10 works of non-fiction to critical acclaim.

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Duration: Approx. 90 minutes, including interval

Suitability: 14+​

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Reviews

On Newcastle United Stole my Heart, Michael Chaplin

‘A remarkable evocation of place, of time and obsession with a football club, as well as a lovely read.’ Sting

On The Farther Corner, Harry Pearson (Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2020)

‘One of the funniest books I’ve read.’ Arthur Mathews, co-writer of Father Ted​