Eric's Tales of the Sea
Eric's Tales of the Sea is a one-man stage performance by "Eric" which has been presented in the United Kingdom and Australia at Fringe festivals, comedy festivals and special events.[1][2][3] During the show, Eric discusses his experiences as a submariner and member of the Royal Navy with the audience, within the limitations of the Official Secrets Act.[4] In 2009, The Guardian described the show as a "compendium of extraordinary naval yarns" which includes encounters with sharks and near-death experiences during submarine escape training and exercises.[5] In 2012 the show played at the Edinburgh Fringe.[6] In 2016 and 2017 the show played at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and included projected photographs from Eric's naval career and occasional diagrams and quotations.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Eric's Tales of the Sea – A Submariner's Yarn at Etcetera Theatre - Fringe". Time Out London. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Eric's Tales of the Sea". Edinburgh Festival. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Eric's Tales of the Sea". www.australianstage.com.au. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Eric's Tales of the Sea – A Submariner's Yarn". Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ Kettle, James (2009-08-14). "Comedy preview: Eric's Tales Of The Sea, Edinburgh". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Eric\'s Tales of the Sea - A Submariner\'s Yarn". Broadway Baby. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Eric's Tales of the Sea – A Submariner's Yarn". Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Eric's Tales of the Sea — A Submariner's Yarn". Retrieved 2017-03-06.