Aidan Dooley - Tom Crean intrepid Antarctic explorer

Published: June 18, 2023, noon

b"Tom Crean (1877-1938) the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland\\u2019s unsung heroes is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. Hear the riveting true stories of Crean\\u2019s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901 \\u2013 1904); Terra Nova (1910 \\u2013 1913); and Endurance (1914 \\u2013 1916). Aidan Dooley is a freelance writer, actor and director. Originally from Galway, he trained at the Guildford School of Acting in London and is now based in Rochester in the South of England. His one-man show 'Tom Crean' won numerous awards, including an Edinburgh Fringe First (2006), the Sunday Times Pick of the Fringe Best Solo Show (2006) and Best Solo Show at the New York International Fringe (2006). Aidan Dooley is a founding member and current director of the Kent-based Play On Words Theatre Company."