Witness the impossible true survival story of Titanic stoker Frederick Barrett. Working in the boiler rooms of the maiden voyage, Barrett’s fight for survival is one of the most devastating accounts of the last few hours of Titanic.
Boiler Room Six gives a voice to the sacrifice of the working men below deck who kept the ship afloat for as long as possible, saving hundreds of lives, whilst knowingly giving up on their own.
The production joins The Horsebridge as part of a national tour, following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run.
Company: Tom Foreman Productions
Cast & Creative:
Tom Foreman | Writer/Director | he/him
Natalia Izquierdo | Technical Director | she/they
Charlie Sheepshanks | Performer | he/him
'A spectacular piece of theatre' ***** (British Theatre Guide).
‘Historical theatre done right’ ***** (The Indiependent)
‘Sheepshanks is electric’ ***** (West End Best Friend)
‘The script is one of the best I’ve ever witnessed’ ***** (Scottish Field)
‘One of the most exciting playwrights of this generation’ ***** (Theatre Weekly)
Winner: Best Overall Show of Edinburgh Fringe (Derek Awards, 2024)
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‘A tour de force’ ***** (The Spy in the Stalls)
‘A mighty piece of writing’ ***** (UKTW)
‘Superbly crafted’ ***** (Theatre & Tonic)
‘Electrifying’ ***** (Edinburgh Guide)
Audience Reviews
‘We have seen some rubbish on the Fringe and we have seen some gems. By far this is the jewel in the crown’ - David
‘Phenomenal… I could watch it again and again’ - Joanna
‘This is exactly why I love the Fringe: you find magic when you least expect it’ - MK
‘None of the films, books, or documentaries on the Titanic touched me as deeply as this show’ - Tamara
