Why are we still gripped by tales of the great explorers?

Theatre director Niall Henry is more interested in the enduring fascination in Shackleton than by his incredible adventures, writes Padraic Killeen

CELEBRATING their 25th anniversary this year, Sligo’s wonderful Blue Raincoat Theatre aren’t pausing to blow out any birthday candles. Always a busy mob, they’ve lined up a hectic schedule for 2016.

One of the major parts of this busy year is a new show, Shackleton, which opens in the company’s own theatre, the Factory, next week.