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THEATRE
Tom Crean:
Antarctic Explorer
Saturday 12 October
Written and Performed by Aidan Dooley
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 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.
“a remarkable and uplifting piece of
theatre, gives everything and asks
nothing.”
Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent Dublin
PreseNTeD by Play oN worDs TheaTre
Time: 8 Pm Price: €20/14 coNc.
This event is kindly sponsored
by Thurles credit union
FILM
Ash is Purest White aka 江湖儿女
Wednesday 16 October
Dir. Jia zhaNGKe chiNa-FraNce, 2019, 138 miN
Time: 8 Pm Price: €9/5 see FollowiNG PaGes
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