Taking Liberty at Broome Civic Centre
Theatre 180 and WA Museum bring to life one of the greatest moment sin Australian sporting history - the legendary 1983 America's Cup victory. With the thrill of live theatre set against a cinematic backdrop, Ingle Knight's Taking Liberty captures the grit, guts, innovation and spirit that defined a nation, changed the course of history and put WA on the world stage. 90 min (no interval) suitable for ages 10+ Tickets
📅 Date: 21st November 2025
Preshow: 5:15pm Live music and food van in the Pigram Garden Theatre
Taking Liberty 7:15pm - in the Jimmy Chi Hall
Duration: 90 min (no interval)
👧👦 Suitable for : 10-100 years old!!
TAKING LIBERTY by Ingle Knight
Directed by: Stuart Halusz
Assistant Director: Craig Williams
Featuring: Stuart Halusz, Luke Hewitt, and Jarryd Dobson
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 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 the 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 hang in our WA Maritime Museum, to shine.”
— Stuart Halusz, Artistic Director, THEATRE 180
“Loved the preview of Taking Liberty we saw yesterday at WA Maritime Museum. I felt like I was on Australia II, especially for the last race. Just exhilarating.” Madeleine Cox
“Absolutely loved it. Relive all those exciting moments and learn more about the characters involved in that incredible win. Get swept up in the Australia II story. Do not miss this.” Brigida Desebrock
“I attended Saturday night performance with my 10 year old grandson. What an amazing performance! So appreciated the versatility and strength of all three actors (or were there15?!) and the pace and timing were immaculate. We both not only enjoyed it but learnt a lot too
Thanks so much. I’m looking forward to your future productions.” Sarah Rowan


