The Ship That Never Was
Australia's longest-running stage show, performed in Strahan's open-air amphitheatre, retelling with humour and audience participation the true story of Sarah Island convicts who seized a ship to escape.
The show has been performed since 1994 at the Strahan Amphitheatre on the waterfront, and it is Australia's longest-running theatre production. It is based on the true story of the last convicts on Sarah Island in 1834, who stole a nearly completed ship and sailed all the way to Chile. Two performers play it for laughs and invite audience members onto the stage to take roles, which makes it suitable for families. Each performance lasts about 75 minutes and usually begins in the evening. Tickets are sold on the official website or at the venue. The show is performed in English, so learning about the history of Sarah Island beforehand will make it easier to follow.
Opening hours
Usually daily at 17:30 (check website)
Nearby sights
- Strahan & Gordon River Cruise
- Hogarth Falls
- Henty Dunes
- Ocean Beach
- West Coast Wilderness Railway
- Queenstown, Tasmania
- Sarah Island (Macquarie Harbour Penal Station)
- West Coast Heritage Centre