What's On

Hell Ship: The Journey of the Ticonderoga
 

In 1852 the Ticonderoga was a handsome clipper ship with a nightmare hidden in its holds. She limped into Port Melbourne after a nightmare voyage from England in which nearly 200 of her passengers had died of Typhus.

A story almost lost, this is a true moment of Australian maritime folklore. Journey though hopes of a new world, then almost smell the rotting stench of them slipping away. All the time travel the themes of family, of grit and of courage – and love.

A young surgeon is thrust into the role of saving those left – and he did with a dedicated assistant at his side. This man was Michael Veitch’s great great Grandfather and his assistant, Annie Morrison his great great Grandmother. For Michael, this is a very personal story.

Written & Performed by: Michael Veitch

Directed by: Peter Houghton

Musician: Thomas Veitch (cello)

 

Event details

Venue: 45 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
Bookings: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Start Date: Sunday 13 June 2021

 

Find more events in Melbourne»

Disclaimer: Australian Stage takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided in event listings. You are advised to confirm performance dates/times with the company and/or venue before purchasing tickets.

Most read reviews

  • The Book of Mormon
    The Book of Mormon
    Once again we are treated to the door knocking, knee slapping, pearl clutching hilarity that has taken the world by storm and remained a popular success amongst the more devilish of us theatre patrons the world over.
  • The Jungle and the Sea | Belvoir St Theatre
    The Jungle and the Sea | Belvoir St Theatre
    The Jungle and the Sea is one of the best pieces of theatre I have ever seen.
  • A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical
    A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical
    A Beautiful Noise is a jukebox musical that imagines present-day Diamond looking back on his history.
  • The Lark | Hey Dowling
    The Lark | Hey Dowling
    Noni Hazlehurst brings Rose and The Lark to colourful and compelling life in this one-woman show.
  • Diamond | Liz Lea
    Diamond | Liz Lea
    There are artists who make work, and there are artists who build communities. Liz Lea has spent more than three decades doing both.