Fri, 10 July
|Denmark ArtsHouse
Fremantle to Freedom
When six Irish political prisoners (Fenians) made a daring escape from Western Australia in 1876, little is known of what became of them after their arrival in America. That is up till now.
Time & Location
10 July 2026, 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
Denmark ArtsHouse, 2A Strickland St, Denmark WA 6333, Australia
About the event
Join us at the ArtsHouse for an evening of storytelling presented by author Peter Murphy and Perth singer/songwriter and publisher Fred Rea.
Fremantle to Freedom (published Feb 2026) explores what became of the ‘Catalpa 6’ after their daring prison escape.
When six Irish political prisoners (Fenians) made a daring escape from Western Australia in 1876, little is known of what became of them after their arrival in America. Did they return to Ireland? Marry and have a family? Go back to their revolutionary ways? Live a long and fruitful life? Live long enough to see Ireland win its independence from Great Britain? All questions scholars, historians, and lay historians never asked or unable to answer. That is up till now.
This work by Peter Murphy and Fred Rea – who for over thirty years collectively and meticulously researched the famous Catalpa Escape – may help answer some of those vexing…
Tickets
Fremantle to Freedom GA
$25.00
+$2.50 GST
+$0.69 ticket service fee
Concession / Member
$20.00
+$2.00 GST
+$0.55 ticket service fee
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