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Tom Crean Antarctic Explorer
Waterford City, Co. Waterford
21 February 2026
Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic Explorer and one of Irelands 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), Endurance (1914 -1916)

Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of the Antarctica, his 36-mile solitary trek back to base camp to save his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashley has been described by historians as, “one of the finest feats of individual heroism from the entire age of Antarctic exploration”.

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Event details
Dates
21 February 2026
Time
Start 20:00
Price
30
Contact details
Theatre Royal Waterford, The Mall, Waterford, Ireland
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Theatre Royal Waterford is a beautifully renovated Victorian theatre within a landmark Georgian building presenting the best of local and national entertainment. Part of Viking Triangle Waterford and directly across from Waterford Crystal.

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