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'On September 23 1983, Australia II, skippered by John Bertrand, finally ended the USA's 132 year domination of the America's Cup, breaking the longest winning-streak in sporting history, in a competition that pre-dates the modern Olympics.
Relive the euphoria - the tale of Australia's triumph and victory that placed the country on the sailing and sporting world map. Join the boys from Down Under in their quest for the highly desired "holy grail" of sport. "Any boss who sacks a worker for not turning up today is a bum." The Hon. Robert J Hawke MP (Australian Prime Minister 1983 -1991)
This work specially commissioned for the 25th anniversary brings together eight of WA's finest actors and will be a true celebration of West Australian cunning, ingenuity and spirit.' Source: www.perththeatre.com.au (Sighted 28/07/2008).
Production Details
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World premiere at the Playhouse Theatre, Perth, 20 September - 4 October 2008. Director: Neill Gladwin.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Theatre Review : Taking Liberty, WA Maritime Museum
2023
single work
review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , September 2023;
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama'Taking Liberty is a celebration of Australia's 1983 America’s Cup sailing win.'
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Shades of Moby Dick in Cup Play
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 3 September 2008; (p. 6)
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama -
The Win of a Lifetime
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 25 September 2008; (p. 2)
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama -
Ringing the Liberty Bell
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 20 September 2008; (p. 16)
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama -
Bless This Play and All Who Sail on her
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 25 September 2008; (p. 10)
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama
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Bless This Play and All Who Sail on her
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 25 September 2008; (p. 10)
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama -
Ringing the Liberty Bell
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 20 September 2008; (p. 16)
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama -
The Win of a Lifetime
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 25 September 2008; (p. 2)
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama -
Shades of Moby Dick in Cup Play
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 3 September 2008; (p. 6)
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama -
Theatre Review : Taking Liberty, WA Maritime Museum
2023
single work
review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , September 2023;
— Review of Taking Liberty 2008 single work drama'Taking Liberty is a celebration of Australia's 1983 America’s Cup sailing win.'
Awards
- 2009 winner Performing Arts WA Awards
