CATALPA: Flight to Freedom

CATALPA: Flight to Freedom by Stuart Halusz and Myles Pollard
Directed by Stuart Halusz. Stage Manager Craig Williams. Featuring Myles Pollard, Tadhg Lawrence, Taran Knight.

Proudly supported by the WA Government, 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 whale boat, 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 Cine Play genre. The daring and audacious CATALPA rescue is a dramatic and gripping tale of hope and adventure not to be missed!

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Duration 1hr 45 mins (no interval).
• Free bus from Narrogin
• Suitable for ages 10 and up
• Show starts: 7.30pm (Doors open: 6.30pm)
• Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (UTC+08)
• Venue: Wickepin Town Hall

TICKET PRICES

• Adult $40/ Concession $38/ Arts Narrogin Member $35/ Student (aged 10-18) $20   
• Early bird tickets save $5! Discount ends Friday 13th March.