Tom Crean 'Antartic Explorer' at The Olympia Theatre

Experience Aidan Dooley’s award winning one-man play as it tells the heroic tale of Tom Crean (1877 – 1938), 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).

Written and performed by Dooley the story, a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of Antarctica, is brought to life in this dramatic solo performance. Crean’s thirty-six 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”. Crean was subsequently awarded the Albert Medal for his bravery.

Winner of Fringe First in Edinburgh 2006

Best Solo performance award winner - New York International Fringe Festival 2003

Best Actor nomination - Dublin Fringe Festival 2003

Monday 13th Tuesday 14th Wednesday 15th Thursday 16th Friday 17th Saturday 18th MAY
Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8:00pm
Matinee show Saturday 18th MAY
Doors: 2:30pm
Show: 3:00pm