The Mercy

In 1968, English businessman Donald Crowhurst is inspired by Sir Francis Chichester to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, a single-handed, round-the-world yacht race. Though only an amateur sailor, Crowhurst believes that technology and gumption will enable him to succeed in a custom trimaran, thus ensuring financial security for his wife and young children. As delays and costs mount, his main sponsor, Stanley Best, becomes so nervous that Crowhurst is forced to sign promissory notes pledging his company and home to Best. Sailing away in the Teignmouth Electron, Crowhurst must complete the race or lose everything he holds dear.

Parts of the movie were filmed locally in Teignmouth and it stars Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz.

Box Office is open on the day only, from 10am to 12pm and re-opens at 7pm.

Doors open at 7.00pm (film starts at 7.30pm)

Tickets: Adults £6.00 Children £4.50 Family ticket £18.50