Blending storytelling, music, comedy and even a genuine Viking helmet, Team Viking is a comic ode to death, friendship and the beautiful absurdity of life.

Ten 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 toured hundreds of times across the UK and beyond.

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
5 rating
The Stage
Real grief, still raw; real heart, still healing… beautifully calibrated
4 rating
Fest Magazine
Brilliant storytelling… beautifully written and superbly performed
4 rating
Ed Fest Mag
Equal parts sad, funny and ridiculous… a show of real courage
4 rating
Three Weeks