Biographical drama comes to Moate stage
A jaw-dropping true story set on the Coral Sea, Australia, is being brought to the Moate stage later this month.
Trawled – When Adventure Becomes Survival is a one-man biographical drama set on a prawn trawler. Twenty-five years after his life-changing experience, Wexford man Eoin Ryan brings the wild waves of the Coral Sea, Australia, to life in this authentic story about survival.
Eoin Ryan's narrative unfolds as he recounts his brush with destiny, delving deep into the heart of his battle for survival against the spectre of suicide. From his audacious bid to join the trawler crew to the harsh realities of life at sea—rife with backbreaking toil, rugged sailors, and the ever-present threat of danger—Ryan's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Set against the meticulously crafted backdrop of a realistic stage, Trawled is a sixty-minute tour de force of storytelling that unfolds with the cinematic intensity of a blockbuster film.
Written, produced, and acted by Eoin Ryan, Trawled was first published as a book in 2019. In 2022 Eoin performed the story as a TEDx talk. Eoin’s motivation for going on stage and touring is to share the important universal message ‘to ask for help’. !Having never done anything in theatre before 2023, I still felt compelled to bring this play and message to life," he said.
Trawled is a raw distillation of life where unforeseen circumstances, fragile relationships and shifting motivations create an unbearable ‘perfect storm’ for the protagonist. Infused with the irrepressible spirit of Irish humour, it invites audiences to join Eoin on a voyage of discovery, where every twist and turn of fate brings them closer to the heart of his remarkable story.
Performing for one night only at Tuar Ard Arts Centre, Moate, on January 31 at 8pm. Tickets are on sale now www. tuarard.ie