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 Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer

 

White Memorial Theatre

 

 

Monday 18th September 2023

 

The 20th Anniversary production of Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer takes place in the White Memorial Theatre

Clonmel World Music is delighted to welcome one of the best one man theatre shows back to Clonmel.

 

This great show is on a short Irish Tour, including 14 shows in Olympia Theatre Dublin

This show was last performed in Clonmel in 2017.

 

 

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance.

Writer and actor Aidan Dooley takes his audience on one incredible journey in the shoes of this courageous Irish hero.

Experience the thrill and excitement of his expeditions told with charm, warmth and humour.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Reviews:

“a remarkable and uplifting piece of theatre, gives everything and asks nothing.”

Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent Dublin

 

“This magnificent revelation of a fascinating character simply compels a standing ovation”

Gerry Colgan, The Irish Times Dublin

 

“You will go to the end of the earth to find theatre this rewarding”

Murray Bramwell, The Australian

 

“An unparalleled  portrayal”

Gina Bellafante New York Times

 

 

 

Multi-Award winning production:

 

Fringe First Award Winner

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006

Best Solo Performance Award Winner

New York International Fringe Festival 2003

 Outstanding Performance Award nomination

Elliot Norton Theatre Critics Award Boston 2006

Best Actor nomination

Dublin Fringe Festival 2003

Adelaide Fringe Award nomination

Best Theatre Work by Established Artiste 2007

 

 

Doors 7.00 pm.

Show starts at  8 pm sharp