Trawled – When Adventure Becomes Survival

Theatre (true-life, storytelling)

  • theSpace @ Venue45 - theSpace @ Venue 45
  • 16:05
  • Aug 24
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: Ireland
  • Group: Eoin Ryan
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, strong language/swearing, and mentions of suicidal ideation
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

A jaw-dropping true story set on the Coral Sea, Australia. An Irish backpacker blags his way onto a prawn trawler. There he discovers a rarely seen world of hard labour and harder fishermen, where drinking, fighting, storms and hungry sharks are part of everyday life. His raw, exuberant story of adventure twists dramatically into survival culminating in an unforgettable moment of redemptive grace. Trawled is a one-man biographical drama. The actor plays himself 25 years younger! This is classic storytelling that plays out like a movie. Ready to come onboard?

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Up a ramp into the building then level access into the theatre.
  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Andrew Sweeney 122 days ago

A Witty and Engaging Performance - A Must-See at the Fringe

I had the pleasure of attending Tweets at the Fringe, and it was an absolute delight! The show brilliantly blends humor, satire, and a touch of reality in a way that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. The performers brought a unique energy to the stage, delivering sharp and witty lines that resonated with everyone in the room.

Jennifer Woodyard 126 days ago

***** (5-stars) just, wow! enthralling story; emotional delivery.

David Clark 127 days ago

Finding shows like Trawled, is one of the main reasons I come to the Fringe. I was gripped by the story and the performance from the start. And to have it told by the person who had lived through the experience adds another dimension to the show. I am so pleased we found this show - one that I won't forget. I hope this is made into a film.

Sean Davis 129 days ago

Trawled – When Adventure Becomes Survival (****)
Eion Ryan tells of his six weeks working aboard a trawler in the South Pacific when he was 25. From unlashing a boom in shark infested waters during a raging storm to having to fight the captain he makes the harrowing journey come alive for us. I have had cracked ribs, and his vivid description having to do brutal work with broken ribs had me sympathizing with his plight.

This is the 11th most enjoyable of the 99 shows I have seen so far at the Fringe this year. I hope to see more than 150 this year. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: https://fringefan.com/

Moreish TV 129 days ago

This is a most wonderfully gripping show with a true story that keeps you interested as a young Irishman takes to the sea and while enjoying his sea travels and gets stuck in where help is required his mental health is soon quickly tested in this fantastic but thought provoking show that you must see at this years Fringe abd recieved a well earned 5 stars from Moreish TV
☆☆☆☆☆

Tamar Wexler 131 days ago

Excellent! Mr. Ryan's has a gift for managing his hour of time with you to gradually build suspense. His eye for detail and his many gifts for re-enactment keep you engaged every step of the way. Every second feels real. The characters are colorful and perfectly flawed. The plot never flags. This is storytelling at its best.

Do note that the venue requires a bit of perseverance to get to. It takes a few extra steps and minutes, but it's worth it.

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Theatre and Art Reviews (4/5 stars) 114 days ago

Trawled would be a good play that could transfer very easily into a short film ... Overall the storyline is interesting and unlike anything else I saw at the Edinburgh Fringe this year

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LondonTheatre1 (3/5 stars) 122 days ago

" a compelling story told by a man who oozes compassion for his fellow human beings despite experiencing the very worst of human nature."

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Edinburgh Festival Magazine (3/5 stars) 123 days ago

Eoin Ryan’s Trawled is an enticing and emotional play with a benevolent message.

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The Real Chrisparkle (3/5 stars) 127 days ago

A gripping story told from personal experience

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One4review (4/5 stars) 131 days ago

The play’s uncompromising language brought to life an exuberant story of adventure, crisis and survival, culminating in a moment of redemptive grace and I would recommend catching it.

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Edinburgh Guide (4/5 stars) 132 days ago

Eoin is a natural storyteller

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