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The Ship That Never Was

Strahan Visitor Centre Amphitheatre | The Esplanade, Strahan, Tasmania, Australia
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Strahan
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Performances
Traveller Description: "The Ship That Never Was" is a production of the Round Earth Company -  a professional theatre performance company based in Strahan. It tells the... more »
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Auckland, New Zealand
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We didn't know quite what to expect but we had been told it was a must if you go to Strahan. It is so funny we laughed throughout. Excellent entertainment.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

True to the fact, but hugely entertaining as well, talented actors, we didn't stop laughing.

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st helens
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

WOW what a wonderful job these 2 talented blokes do each and every night. We went the night before our cruise and absolutely enjoyed the show. Audience participation is hilarious. A show not to be missed. Keep up the great work boys. Mick and Julie St Helens april 2012.

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We were blown away by this fantastic adventure into the past. The play is on every evening so fits in well after doing a morning Franklin River Cruise. A must see when in Strahan...includes audience participation which makes it absolute fun, fun, fun! Warning...it is pretty much an open air venue, with wooden planks for seating. It gets mighty cold... More

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Goulburn, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012 via mobile

I can't believe that this isn't more widely advertised! Excellent, audience participation theatre where you learn some history in a way that you'll never forget! Don't go if you are sensitive, there is some swearing, it is in context though. We saw the evening that we took the river cruise which worked excellently as they tie together!

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Sydney
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

An entertaining way to spend an hour in the evening. A lot of laughs and audience participation.

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Sydney Australia
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Interesting, funny, and a must see. We could not stop laughing.

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Brisbane
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

A very well done, somewhat pantomine style show. Lots of laughs and audience involvement. Skilful actors and an interesting and little known local story which brought history to life. Well worth going to though very cold the evening we went (9 April). Interesting to look around the audience and see them all wrapped in blankets against the cold.

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Melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

A two person show that has been running in Strahan for years. Great set. Some member of the audience are asked to become involved which brings about some great laughs

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The Ship that Never was........ is a fabulous production which keeps you smiling, involved whilst imparting a serious bit of Australian and British history. The cast of two very cleverly keep the audience engaged for over an hour as they tell their story whilst building the set. travellers should take the Gordon River Cruise before seeing this production as the... More

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