Name: Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer
Start: 2024-10-05T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-05T21:00:00+01:00
Location: RRS Discovery and Discovery Point

A full-length performance of Aidan Dooley's award-winning show unveiling the journeys of one of history's unsung Polar explorers, Tom Crean.
About this Event

Saturday 5th October 2024

7pm-9pm

“You will go to the end of the earth to find theatre this rewarding"- Murray Bramwell, The Australian

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. This incredible show will have explorers of all ages captivated and inspired!

Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901 – 1904); Terra Nova (1910 – 1913); and Endurance (1914 - 1916).

Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of the Antarctic. His 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.

This multi-award winning show has now played critically acclaimed sell-out performances throughout Ireland, USA, Australia, Europe and the UK.

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Event ticket does not include entry to the rest of Discovery Point and RRS Discovery.

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