Win Tickets to Tom Crean

9th Mar 2011

Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer
Written and performed by Aidan Dooley.

Presented by Fairbank Productions and Play on Words Theatre

Monday 14 – Saturday 19 March @ 8pm

Tickets:
€25 / €20 conc.
€7 students (opening night only - limited)

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

“a remarkable and uplifting piece of theatre, gives everything and asks nothing.” - Sunday Independent Dublin 2003

Aidan Dooley as Tom Crean

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.

"Aidan Dooley gives a compelling solo performance in this ripping good yarn about real-life adventurer Tom Crean” - New York Daily News

“This magnetic revelation of a fascinating character, simply compels
a standing ovation” - The Irish Times

“Crean lived, and did more than survive – he triumphed, and Dooley’s performance is no less than a triumph.” - Sunday Tribune

Fringe First Award Winner
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006

Outstanding Performance Award nomination
Elliot Norton Theatre Critics Award Boston 2006

Best Solo Performance Award Winner
New York International Fringe Festival 2003

Best Actor nomination
Dublin Fringe Festival 2003

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To win a pair of tickets to next Friday March 18th's show send us an email to editor@peoplesrepublicofcork.com with subject line Tom Crean along with your name, mobile number, approximate location as well as the answer to the following question.
Where in the world does Tom Crean's greatest adventure take place?