Tom Crean - Arctic Explorer
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I'd go
Padge
Haven't seen it but would like to. Walked across the glacier named after him recently as part of the Shackleton route in South Georgia. Tom Crean was the greatest Kerryman ever bar none. The fact that he has been rescued from an unjustified obscurity over the last ten years gives me immense satisfaction, as does the fact that a one man show celebrates his life and achievement. He was one (hell of a) man, he was some man, put John Wayne in the shade. Go and see it; bring someone you care about with you. Tell us about the show afterwards, please.
Padge
Haven't seen it but would like to. Walked across the glacier named after him recently as part of the Shackleton route in South Georgia. Tom Crean was the greatest Kerryman ever bar none. The fact that he has been rescued from an unjustified obscurity over the last ten years gives me immense satisfaction, as does the fact that a one man show celebrates his life and achievement. He was one (hell of a) man, he was some man, put John Wayne in the shade. Go and see it; bring someone you care about with you. Tell us about the show afterwards, please.
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Padge
Minor point, Tom Crean was never in the Artic but was on three Antarctic expeditions. If ever in Annascaul visit the "South Pole Inn" once owned by the great man.
You will have gathered I'm a fan.
Padge
Minor point, Tom Crean was never in the Artic but was on three Antarctic expeditions. If ever in Annascaul visit the "South Pole Inn" once owned by the great man.
You will have gathered I'm a fan.
Why did we not get a Shackleton / Crean memorial instead of that bloody spike in O'Connell St ?
Two real heroes, models for young generation, selfless sacrifice to save others.
Two real heroes, models for young generation, selfless sacrifice to save others.
Padge
Minor point, Tom Crean was never in the Artic but was on three Antarctic expeditions. If ever in Annascaul visit the "South Pole Inn" once owned by the great man.
You will have gathered I'm a fan.
I'm a fan too and visited the pub in 1988
saw the first half in Tallagh civic , enjoyed it, informative, put across in a lighthearted way, would like to see the whole thing.
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Stryder
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I went to see this guy in March in Dublin, very worthwhile going to see - sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and always believable - incredible how he remembers such a long monologue for whatever, 1-1.5 hours?
I'd definitely go to see it again if it was anywhere close.
eclectic
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I was in the South Pole Inn last year and made pilgrimage to the great man's grave. Why the heck has it taken so long to begin to recognise an undoubted hero......don't tell me I know already!!
I would love to have oportunity to see one man show.....when is it coming up North?
I would love to have oportunity to see one man show.....when is it coming up North?
P.J.
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British Antarctic Expedition 1910
. . Lieut. Edward E.G.R.Evans R.N. (Evans of the BROKE) in his book "South with Scott" publ. 1924, freely acknowledges, that he would have died without Crean's support & encouragement. Petty Officer R.N.,Tom Crean was a man of tremendous strength in times of adversity.
Lashly, C. Stoker R.N. also played a significant part in that expedition.
As Evans states "Crean & Lashly had the hearts of lions."
. . Lieut. Edward E.G.R.Evans R.N. (Evans of the BROKE) in his book "South with Scott" publ. 1924, freely acknowledges, that he would have died without Crean's support & encouragement. Petty Officer R.N.,Tom Crean was a man of tremendous strength in times of adversity.
Lashly, C. Stoker R.N. also played a significant part in that expedition.
As Evans states "Crean & Lashly had the hearts of lions."
sounds good
so....
now we've the appetite for it...
where / when is the show on?
so....
now we've the appetite for it...
where / when is the show on?
Olympia, Dublin 8-13th Jan 2007
Tickets 20-30Euro..
Ps, you're comments have convinced me to buy the tickets as a present.. I've had a huge interest in Crean for years, so there was no need to convince me I'd be interested.. Just needed to know whether someone who'd no knowledge or intertest in the man would enjoy the show.
Tickets 20-30Euro..
Ps, you're comments have convinced me to buy the tickets as a present.. I've had a huge interest in Crean for years, so there was no need to convince me I'd be interested.. Just needed to know whether someone who'd no knowledge or intertest in the man would enjoy the show.
gig info;
Thanks Padge,
might see you there
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Og
Thanks Padge,
might see you there
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Og
Finally got to see this show in Tralee tonight - really excellent; totally recommended.- go see. 
You don't have any further info on dates/locations perchance Gerry? If it was on in Dundalk or in the wee north I would be interested in going. Thanks.
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aaah cum on ye sorry set of hoors
sure i beat ya far n square
sure i beat ya far n square
ChubbyThumper
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Likewise Gerry, I had a wee sail on Jarlath Cunane's replica and have done the pilgrimage to SP Inn. An awful small boat for such an exposed journey. Any info appreciated. Would even go down the rocky road to Dublin to see
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comparing a real man like Tom Crean to an actor
People need to read the recent book on him (cant remember the name now) but that will give a better perspective on a ginat of a human..
Agreed on a Crean memorial, but not a shackelton.
Oct 7 -8 2008
Siamsa Tire Theatre, Tralee
Box Office 066 712 3055
www.siamsatire.com
Oct 10 – 11
Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock
Box Office 063 98727
www.friarsgate.ie
Oct 20 – 25
Belltable @ Red Cross Hall, Limerick
Box Office 061 319 866.
www.belltable.ie
Oct 28
Soltice Arts Centre, Navan
Box Office 046 909 2300
www.solsticeartscentre.com
Oct 31 – Nov 1
Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford
Box Office 051 855038
www.garterlane.ie
19 Jan - 24 2009
Everyman Palace Theatre, Cork
Box Office 021 4501673.
www.everymanpalace.com
26 Jan - 31
Town Hall Theatre Galway
Box Office 091 569777
www.townhalltheatregalway.com
http://www.tomcrean.co.uk/
John Wayne was real; Tom Crean was realer
Siamsa Tire Theatre, Tralee
Box Office 066 712 3055
www.siamsatire.com
Oct 10 – 11
Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock
Box Office 063 98727
www.friarsgate.ie
Oct 20 – 25
Belltable @ Red Cross Hall, Limerick
Box Office 061 319 866.
www.belltable.ie
Oct 28
Soltice Arts Centre, Navan
Box Office 046 909 2300
www.solsticeartscentre.com
Oct 31 – Nov 1
Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford
Box Office 051 855038
www.garterlane.ie
19 Jan - 24 2009
Everyman Palace Theatre, Cork
Box Office 021 4501673.
www.everymanpalace.com
26 Jan - 31
Town Hall Theatre Galway
Box Office 091 569777
www.townhalltheatregalway.com
http://www.tomcrean.co.uk/
John Wayne was real; Tom Crean was realer
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John Wayne was an actor pretending to be an all american hero (of sorts)....
Tom Crean never pretended nothing. He was.
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