Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer at the Irish Repertory Theater
Irish Repertory Theater presents Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer, written and performed by Aidan Dooley, opening at the Irish Repertory Theater on 22 Jul 2007, following previews from 17 Jul and running through to 9 Sep 2007.
Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer: Hear the true stories of Crean's Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive three legendary expeditions: Discovery (1901-1904), Terra Nova (1910-1913), and Endurance (1914-1916). Crean's solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova Expedition to rescue his comrades has been described as 'The finest feat of individual heroism in the entire age of exploration.'
Produced In Association With Northern Stage Fairbank Productions, and Play On Word Theatre. This production is supported by Culture Ireland.
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