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. 

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

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

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

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

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