Ten years ago, my best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to have a full Viking burial. So I gave him one.

Team Viking tells the remarkable, hilarious and heart-lifting story of how I actually managed to give my best mate the send-off he wanted. Blending storytelling, music, comedy and even a genuine Viking helmet, it’s a comic ode to death, friendship and the beautiful absurdity of life.

The show premiered in a tiny meeting room at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe and became a breakthrough hit: critically acclaimed, completely sold out, and the beginning of my career as a contemporary storyteller. Since then it has toured hundreds of times across the UK and beyond.

Now, ten years on, this modern classic returns for a special anniversary edition – as funny, raw and joyous as ever.

Team Viking is brought to you by Salam & Holohan.

★★★★★ “Joyous – heartlifting and incredibly moving.” The Stage

★★★★★ “Sometimes stories are better than real life.” Wee Review

★★★★ “Real grief, still raw; real heart, still healing… A reminder that life really is for the living.” Fest

★★★★ “Brilliant storytelling… beautifully written and superbly performed.” Ed Fest Mag

★★★★ “Equal parts sad, funny and ridiculous… a show of real courage.” ThreeWeeks

“The best theatre I saw was Team Viking by James Rowland.” Stewart Lee

Additional information

Duration: 60 mins

Age guidance: 14+

Content warning: adult themes and language

Venue: Studio 1, Exeter Phoenix

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