Taking Liberty
Fri
28
Fri 28 Nov 7:00 PM
BREC - Stage One Theatre
Wheelchair
Accessible Toilet
Companion Card
Allocated Seating
90 Mins
November
Experience the moment that defined a nation – the defeat of Liberty by Australia II in the 1983 America’s Cup
THEATRE 180 in collaboration with WA Museum presents one of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history – the defeat of Liberty by Australia II in the 1983 America’s Cup.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.
November