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# Show at the Lichfield Garrick explores story of Titanic survivor
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/show-at-the-lichfield-garrick-explores-story-of-titanic-survivor/
- Published: 2025-05-13T06:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-12T09:00:26.000Z
- Description: A one-man show in Lichfield will explore the true story of an openly-gay survivor of the Titanic.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: What's On, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:49

A ONE-MAN show in Lichfield will explore the true story of an openly-gay survivor of the Titanic.

Russell Lucas will bring his show Third Class: A Titanic Story to the Garrick on 21st June.

It follows the story of Edward Dorking who survived both the tragedy in the Atlantic and two world wars.

Russell said:

> “Third Class: A Titanic Story s not the popular Titanic narrative but a true story of an openly-gay steerage man.  
>  
> “It discusses class, wealth, establishment, upbringing, received narratives, and includes music, projection, dialogue, and historical facts.  
>  
> “Edward Dorking, having survived the tragedy and fought in two world wars, was taken down by alcoholism – arguably caused by what we would now call PTSD from the sinking.  
>  
> “The story set in 1954 and reverses narratives backwards and forwards to 1912 as he unpacks his thoughts on living in the underbelly of society.  
>  
> “It also delves into the culture of picking over everything Titanic.”

Tickets are £14.50 and are available by calling the box office on 01543 412121 or visiting [the Lichfield Garrick website](https://www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/third-class?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).