Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer Mon 19 - Sat 24 January @ 8pm Written & perfrormed by Aidan Dooley Presented by Fairbank Productions &Play on Words Theatre Tickets €25 / €20 / €7 students Monday Book Online Now!

Fringe First Award Winner
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006

Outstanding Performance Award nomination
Elliot Norton Theatre Critics Award Boston 2006

Best Solo Performance Award Winner
New York International Fringe Festival 2003

Best Actor nomination
Dublin Fringe Festival 2003

It's back and selling as fast as ever! There appears to be insatiable demand for Aidan Dooley's epic one man show, which we are thrilled to host once again.

“a remarkable and uplifting piece of theatre, gives everything and asks nothing."
Sunday Independent

Inspired by an exhibition at London’s National Maritime Museum the heroic story of Antarctic explorer Tom Crean is skilfully brought to life in this “remarkable and uplifting” show awarded ‘Best Solo Show’ at its premier at the 2003 New York International Festival.

“Crean lived, and did more than survive – he triumphed, and Dooley’s performance is no less than a triumph.” Sunday Tribune

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic Explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shakleton and survive the three famous expeditions, Discovery (1901- 1904),Terra Nova (1910-1913), Endurance (1914 -1916)

“This magnetic revelation of a fascinating character, simply compels a standing ovation”
The Irish Times

Tom Crean’s story, a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of Antarctica, is brought to life in this dramatic solo performance. Crean’s 36 mile, solitary trek to base camp, during the Terra Nova expedition, to rescue his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashly has been described by Antarctic historians as “the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration”. He was subsequently awarded the Albert Medal for his bravery.

"Aidan Dooley gives a compelling solo performance in this ripping good yarn about real-life adventurer Tom Crean" New York Daily News

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