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Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer
White Memorial Theatre
Clonmel
Tuesday 19th September 2023
The 20th Anniversary production of Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer takes place in
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 8pm sharp
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Tuesday
19th September 2023
7:00 pm - 10:05 pm Doora at 7pm Show at 8pm sharp. Theatre show - No bar in venue.