Tom Crean

Aidan Dooley tells the heroic tale of Tom Crean the intrepid Irish Antarctic explorer and the only man to serve with Scott and Shackleton on three famous expeditions Discovery (1901 - 1904), Terra Nova (1910 - 1913) and Endurance (1914 -1916).

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.

'A remarkable and uplifting piece of theatre, gives everything and asks nothing'

Sunday Independent

'This magnetic revelation of a fascinating character simply compels a standing ovation'

Irish Times