Taking Liberty by Ingle Knight
11 December 2025 at 6:30pm Albany Entertainment Centre, Princess Royal Theatre Buy ticketsPresented by Albany Entertainment Centre
CircuitWest & THEATRE 180 in association with WA Museum Present a Shows on the Go Tour
In an epic, against the odds finish to a best of seven race, Skipper John Bertrand led his crew to turn the tide from a 3 - 1 deficit in race five and claim victory in a nail biting decider, one of the biggest comebacks in sporting history.
Combining the excitement of live theatre against a cinematic backdrop, Taking Liberty by Ingle Knight celebrates the moment in time which defined a nation and gave international prominence to our cultural identity and fighting spirit, ending America’s 132 year dominance of the sport in what became known as the Race of the Century.
A story of enormous national significance: one of grit, perseverance, technological innovations and the athleticism of those who changed the course of history.
“THEATRE 180 is proud to continue our 31 year history of telling Western Australian stories with this production. 'Taking Liberty', as the title promises, highlights the tenacity, audacity and larrikin belief in resounding success which characterised the 1983 campaign to wrest America’s Cup from the bolt holes of the New York Yacht Club, where it had sat firmly for 132 years.
Filled with colourful characters, drama and laughs aplenty, this play takes us back to the moment in time when Western Australia was put on the world map and the stage was set for the port city of Fremantle, where Australia II and her famous winged - keel now proudly hangs in our WA Maritime Museum, to shine” - Stuart Halusz, Artistic Director THEATRE 180
Directed by Stuart Halusz
A story of enormous national significance: one of grit, perseverance, technological innovations and the athleticism of those who changed the course of history.
“THEATRE 180 is proud to continue our 31 year history of telling Western Australian stories with this production. 'Taking Liberty', as the title promises, highlights the tenacity, audacity and larrikin belief in resounding success which characterised the 1983 campaign to wrest America’s Cup from the bolt holes of the New York Yacht Club, where it had sat firmly for 132 years.
Filled with colourful characters, drama and laughs aplenty, this play takes us back to the moment in time when Western Australia was put on the world map and the stage was set for the port city of Fremantle, where Australia II and her famous winged - keel now proudly hangs in our WA Maritime Museum, to shine” - Stuart Halusz, Artistic Director THEATRE 180
Directed by Stuart Halusz
Assistant Director Craig Williams
Featuring Stuart Halusz, Luke Hewitt and Jarryd Dobson
This Shows on the Go tour is supported by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Please note:
- Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance.
- Mobile telephones and electronic devices are to be turned off during the performance.
- Cameras, video cameras and tape recorders will not be permitted without the consent of the promoter.
- $35.00 Adult
- $30.00 Concession (Full-time Students, Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Health Care Card)
- $25.00 Under 25's
- $120.00 Family (4 tickets)
- $25.00 Groups 10+
- $15.00 School Groups 10+ (one complimentary ticket per 10 purchased)
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Babes in arms permitted for infants up to 2 years old
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