Team Viking by James Rowland

Fifteen years ago, James’ 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 James gave him one.

Team Viking tells the remarkable, hilarious and heart-lifting story of how James actually managed to give his 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 James’ career as a contemporary storyteller. Since then it has been performed hundreds of times across the UK and internationally.

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

★★★★★ The Stage
“As accomplished storytelling as you could hope to see… joyous”

★★★★ Fest Magazine
“Real grief, still raw; real heart, still healing… beautifully calibrated”

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

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

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