The Woodville Studio, The Woodville, Gravesend

Join the indomitable wife of Sir John Franklin, the 19th Century polar explorer, who disappeared in the frozen Arctic.   The ships, HMS Terror and HMS Erebus, departed Gravesham in 1845 to explore the last unnavigated labyrinth of the Northwest passage.  A journey to the top of the world from which they would never return.

Discover the truth behind the myth.

A 50 minute whirlwind of adventure and escapades, with a formidable Victorian force of nature, whose passion for the truth played a significant part in Arctic discovery.

Be prepared to be shocked, stupefied and sprung into action!

Directed by Aidan Dooley
Play on Words Theatre

Formed in 1990 by Aidan Dooley & Miriam Cooper and is based in Rochester, Kent. The company has produced: ‘Prostitutes Only Marry in May’ (formerly Sister Queens) tours of N. Ireland, UK, and Scotland; Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer (2001-25) also known as (Discovering Antarctica), touring Ireland, UK, Australia, USA including a Fringe First @ The Edinburgh Festival; Galway Girl and Melody for Medway Fuse Festival. It toured Ireland in 2011-2013 with: Our Last Chieftain - O’Sullivan Beara. 

It is an associated theatre company with Canterbury Christ Church University.