The Frozen Deep

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Focusing on the historical conflict surrounding the ill-fated Franklin expedition, the play explores the tragic events of 1845 when the expedition vanished while searching for the Northwest Passage. It delves into John Rae's 1854 report, which revealed harrowing eyewitness accounts from Inuit witnesses about the fate of the crew, including evidence of cannibalism as a desperate survival tactic. This dramatic narrative highlights themes of exploration, survival, and the stark realities faced by those in extreme circumstances.