The stories
Life in the Special Forces, Everest and K2, fear and failure — the moments behind the headlines, told first-hand.
An evening of extraordinary stories, extreme adventure and life lessons — former UK Special Forces, and Chief Instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Sat 17 Oct 2026 · Doors 6:00pm · On stage 7:00pm · Airport Inn Manchester Hotel & Spa
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An evening of extraordinary stories, extreme adventure & life lessons
Ant Middleton served with 40 Commando Royal Marines before becoming an elite operator with the Special Boat Service — the UK's most secretive naval special forces unit and sister to the SAS.
He has summited Everest and K2, led extreme expeditions, and became a household name as Chief Instructor on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins, alongside a television and bestselling writing career. Today he leads Challenge The Wild, running immersive Special Forces-style selection experiences, battlefield hikes and adventure challenges.
Live on stage, expect the stories behind the headlines — and a single idea at the centre of it all: you are capable of more than you think.
An evening with Ant Middleton · Live & Unscripted
An evening of extraordinary stories, resilience and adventure — no script, no filter.
Life in the Special Forces, Everest and K2, fear and failure — the moments behind the headlines, told first-hand.
How the mindset forged in the military helps him make decisions under pressure and keep pushing past his limits.
Your questions, answered candidly — the mindset required to become a better version of yourself.
You are capable of more than you think.
The mindset behind the evening




Airport Inn Manchester Hotel & Spa
Altrincham Rd, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LR
On the border of Manchester and Cheshire · near Manchester Airport
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Doors open at 6:00pm and Ant is live on stage from 7:00pm, with the evening expected to finish around 9:15pm. Arrive in good time to find your seat.
Airport Inn Manchester Hotel & Spa, Altrincham Rd, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LR — on the border of Manchester and Cheshire, close to Manchester Airport.
All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable except where the event is cancelled or rescheduled by the organiser, in which case ticket holders will be offered a refund or entry to the rescheduled date. Tickets may be transferred to another person — contact us with the details.
Courage · Discipline · Resilience · Leadership
