VOICES FROM THE TOMB
Fri, 7 Nov 2008, 01:27 pmstinger3 posts in thread
VOICES FROM THE TOMB
Fri, 7 Nov 2008, 01:27 pm"Voices From The Tomb" is a radio drama written by WA historian George Russo. It tells the story of the escape of 6 Irish political prisoners from Fremantle Gaol in 1876 and their rescue from certain death off Rockingham beach by a rowboat from the American whaler 'Catalpa' anchored off Garden Island. The narrative graphically illustrates the high degree of planning, intrigue and tension involved in the escapade.
The play will be performed and recorded before a live audience at Princess May Theatre, Fremantle on Wednesday night 12 November 2008 as part of the Fremantle Fringe Festival. Featuring actors from Harbour Theatre, music by members of bush band 'Loaded Dog' and technicians from Fremantle Community Radio, this is a chance to be a part of local history. Admission is free!
Any enquiries can be directed to Peter Nettleton on 0414443864.
Sounds great
Fri, 7 Nov 2008, 03:27 pmI remember hearing about this story from Perth's past a couple of years ago. From memory, the prisoners were all fenians which is how they came to have been imprisoned in the first place.
The amazing thing is not only did they escape to the Catalpa - I believe they actually chartered the boat in the first place - all arranged from Fremantle prison. Smart people those irish.