Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer

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Event Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer
Venue Soundings Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event NZ International Festival of the Arts (Wellington)
First Date 6 March 2014
Last Date 8 March 2014
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Antarctic explorer Tom Crean was one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton as well as survive three famous expeditions. Historians describe his 36-mile solitary trek to rescue his comrades during one expedition as the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration. hear the riveting true stories of Crean's adventures and courage in the face of impossible odds in this award-winning one man show.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Biographical
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Organisations
Text Nationality Ireland
Further Information Overseas Touring Company. Little Theatre, Lower Hutt 11 March; Kuranui College Greytown 12 March; Civic Theatre Otaki 13 March.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 198970