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.
Here are 5 reasons why you need to see this show…
1. An impossible true story, told from an unheard perspective
The Titanic as you’ve never seen it before – experienced from the engine room, where ordinary working men fought against fate to keep the ship afloat for as long as possible.
2. A remarkable solo performance
One actor (Charlie Sheepshanks) holds the stage with intensity and sincerity, creating a full world with just two benches and a gripping script. As The Spy in the Stalls put it, “Many productions are called ‘tour de force’ but this one truly earns the title”.
3. Critically acclaimed and audience-tested
Sold-out performances, awards, and five-star reviews should give audiences confidence they’re in safe hands. The performance was awarded Best Overall Show of the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, and Scottish Field described it as “one of the best [scripts they’ve] ever witnessed”.
4. History brought vividly to life
Meticulously researched, but always focused on people rather than dates or facts. 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.
5. Memorable and conversation-starting
Audiences often leave wanting to talk – about the history, the people, and what the story still means today. It’s a performance that will stick with you for a long time – as one Fringe audience member put it: “This is exactly why I love the Fringe: you find magic when you least expect it”.
Boiler Room Six: A Titanic Story 🛳️
Wednesday 22nd April, 2:30pm & 7:45pm
