The Sailor’s Dream – A Gripping New Drama About the Franklin Arctic Mystery

Step into one of history’s greatest unsolved mysteries this Thursday evening at Backstage with The Sailor’s Dream, a powerful new theatrical production exploring the disappearance of Sir John Franklin and his 129 crew.

In 1845, Franklin set sail aboard two Royal Navy ships in search of the Northwest Passage — a vital Arctic sea route between Europe and Asia. They vanished without trace. No survivors. No definitive answers.

Despite relentless search missions, driven in large part by his determined wife Lady Jane Franklin, only fragments of evidence were ever recovered. The full story of what happened in the frozen Arctic remains a mystery to this day.

This compelling production also shines a light on the significant Irish involvement in both the expedition and the search efforts — and on the modern Irish quest to finally locate Franklin’s grave.

Written by Longford author Jack Harte, The Sailor’s Dream weaves story and song with history and speculation, taking audiences on a thrilling voyage into polar exploration — and into the enduring enigma of Lady Jane Franklin.

Perfect for lovers of history, adventure, and powerful live theatre.

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