Broken Chords
Silverdale Gaskell Memorial Hall, Carnforth, LA5 0RA
Friday 3rd July 2026
Broken Chords
A musical story of life, love, loss and connection
When Stuart and Kirstie lost their son without warning, they turned to music - not to explain what happened, but to survive it. Picking up guitars, they began writing songs as a way to keep breathing, keep talking, keep going.
What followed was a quiet rebellion: against silence, shame and the idea that grief is something you do alone or are meant to “get over.”
In Broken Chords, they tell their story in their words and music - a story of love, loss, absurdity and the fragile hope of connection.
But it’s not just their story. It speaks to human experiences we so often struggle to talk about: grief, love, misunderstanding, resilience and finding a way through.
Audiences have described an evening at Broken Chords as moving, surprising, funny, hopeful and deeply human.
Read more about what people are saying about Broken Chords.
Practical information
A musical story of life, love, loss and connection
When Stuart and Kirstie lost their son without warning, they turned to music - not to explain what happened, but to survive it. Picking up guitars, they began writing songs as a way to keep breathing, keep talking, keep going.
What followed was a quiet rebellion: against silence, shame and the idea that grief is something you do alone or are meant to “get over.”
In Broken Chords, they tell their story in their words and music - a story of love, loss, absurdity and the fragile hope of connection.
But it’s not just their story. It speaks to human experiences we so often struggle to talk about: grief, love, misunderstanding, resilience and finding a way through.
Audiences have described an evening at Broken Chords as moving, surprising, funny, hopeful and deeply human.
Read more about what people are saying about Broken Chords.
Practical information
- Seating is unreserved, a mixture of cabaret style tables and regular seats.
- There will be a licenced bar. Payment by cash or card.
- Limited car parking is available on site, with additional street parking nearby.
- Please note that the show includes references to sudden loss, suicide and grief.
- Doors open at 7.10pm. You are welcome to arrive, find a seat or table, buy a drink and say hello to us.
- The performance will begin once everyone is settled — between 7.30pm and 7.45pm.
- Because of the nature of the event, late arrivals may be disruptive, so we would be grateful if you could arrive in good time.
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