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CATALPA: Flight to Freedom
Presented by THEATRE 180
Sunday, April 19 @ 2:00 PM – 4:10 PM
THEATRE 180 in collaboration with WA Museum tells the incredible true story of the greatest prison break in Australian history: the escape of six Irish Fenians from the fortress of Fremantle Prison in 1876 on board the American whaleship CATALPA.
Known as a living tomb, Fremantle Prison was a place of hellish imprisonment and far from the green fields of Ireland and the land of birth for these freedom fighters seeking independence from centuries of crippling British rule.
Two years in the planning, involving espionage, secret letters, undercover operatives who travelled from Boston to Western Australia to enact the plan, a love affair, a rescue ship masquerading as a whaleboat, a desperate boat chase and the threat of war against the might of America – this story has all the hallmarks of a major Hollywood movie and all the heart of an Irish ballad.
With its sprawling storyline, cast of thousands and epic landscapes from the high seas to 19th century Western Australia, CATALPA: Flight to Freedom is the latest in THEATRE 180’s successful and immersive CinePlay genre.
The daring and audacious CATALPA rescue is a dramatic and gripping tale of hope and adventure not to be missed!
Scriptwriter: Stuart Halusz and Myles Pollard
Director: Stuart Halusz
Cast: Myles Pollard, Tadhg Lawrence, Taran Knight
Visual Designer: Josephine Hayes – Gneiss Design
Sound Designer & Programmer: Amaru Zachariassen
Sound Consultant: Ben Collins
Lighting Designer: Aaron Stirk
Costume Designer: Ingrid Zurzolo
Theme Song Composer: Craig Skelton
Theme Song Vocalists: Tadhg Lawrence
Theme Song Musicians: Ian Simpson, Guitar/Banjo; Phil Waldron, Bazouki; John Clare, Bodhran; Chris Gibbs, Electric Guitar; Josephine Hayes, Fiddle; Fiona Doyle, Irish Whistle; Craig Skelton, Bass Guitar; Elliot Jebb, Drums
Stage Manager: Craig Williams
Assistant Stage Manager: Aaron Stirk
The show will be followed by a Q&A.
Venue Type
Main TheatreAge Restriction
Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult as the bar will be open.Consumer Advice
Parental guidance advisedRun-Time
105 minutes followed by a Q&ATicket Prices
Adult $25 / Conc (pension/health care card holders) $23 / ArtsMR Member $20 / Youth (<16) $12
