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Louisa's Walk


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 62 attractions in Hobart
Traveller Description:
Louisa's Walk is a piece of strolling theatre that takes you on a journey into the life of Louisa Regan, an Irish convict, sent to Van Diemen's Land...... more » Louisa's Walk is a piece of strolling theatre that takes you on a journey into the life of Louisa Regan, an Irish convict, sent to Van Diemen's Land on a seven year sentence, in 1841, for stealing a loaf of bread. You walk with the actors, Judith and Chris Cornish, in full costume, as they tell Louisa's story that starts in the gardens of Cascade Brewery, in South Hobart, along the Hobart Rivulet the early source of the city's water, to the Female Factory, where Louisa was imprisoned. « less
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Attraction type: Theatre
Address: 19 Hiern Road
Blackman's Bay Hobart 7952
Australia
Tel: 03 6230 8233

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5 of 5 stars
adelaide
5 Jul 2009

this is so unique it is the best history lesson i have ever had in my life keep it up. rita adelaide more

4 Apr 2009

The Louisa's walk tour was exceptional - we really enjoyed the performance. The tour made history come alive. If you visit Hobart, don't miss this experience. more

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5 of 5 stars
New South Wales
1 Apr 2009

My Husband and I really enjoyed Louisa's Walk when we visited Hobart, Tasmania in early March, 2009. The tour was very personal and we felt like we had taken a trip back in time. The telling of history via live theatre is a bit different to other tours we have done and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend... more

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5 of 5 stars
Melbourne
17 Mar 2009

This was truly the most memorable part of our short trip to Tasmania. It brought to life in a very emotional manner what seems to be a little known aspect of British and Australian history. Even though on the day we were a small crowd and the rain threatened the performances were totally committed and first class. Parts of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bendigo, Australia
4 Mar 2009

I have just recently returned from a short break in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Without a doubt, the highlight of my stay was being a participant in Louisa's Walk!! I'm not normally one for "crowd participation", but Judith & Chris, (the couple who performed Louisa's Walk,) created such an amazing scene in my imagination I couldn't stop myself from becoming involved,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia
31 Jan 2009

I really enjoyed this tour. It is put together very well and is very interesting. It is not your ordinary "just the facts" tour becasue it is interactive and a play at the same time making it not only educational but entertaining. I definitely recommend it. more

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5 of 5 stars
Farmington, NM
6 Jan 2009

We thoroughly enjoyed Louisa's Walk. Not only did it give us the history of the female factory in Tasmania, but the actors made us feel a part of the scenes. When they cried, we cried. We really enjoyed the day, in fact, it was one of the best highlights of our entire Cruise (we ported in the day in Hobart). more

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5 of 5 stars
Melbourne
5 Jan 2009

This is a wonderful 2 person wandering play which brings back the history of the "Female Factory" to life. Moving and vivid; I would recommend this to anyone. more

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5 of 5 stars
Melbourne , Australia
31 Dec 2008

Australia's convict past was really bought to life with actorrs giving it a theatrical touch. Highly recommended. -John Clancy Melbourne more

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5 of 5 stars
York, England
12 Mar 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

If you have a couple of hours available in Hobart, you must see this. A piece of strolling theatre that grips, entertains, horrifies, delights - and you get a modest bit of exercise into the bargain. Judith is Louisa Regan, an unfortunate Irish lass with hungry sons to feed, who is caught stealing a loaf of bread in London in... more

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Louisa's Walk Address

19 Hiern Road | Blackman's Bay, Hobart 7952, Australia
Tel: 03 6230 8233