Heed all ye warnings, you nautical folk, for there’s bound to be trouble at sea, beware and be watching, there’s phantoms about, be scared, yes be scared as can be!”
Well, not too scared… sometimes ghosts can be friendly. They help us, guide us and warn of danger!
So it was with Mr Thistle. He joined Matthew Flinders’ crew, sailing from England in 1801 to complete the chart of Australia’s coast. Mr Thistle was warned not to take the journey by a mysterious fortune-teller but he sailed anyway. How did the journey turn out? What became of Mr Thistle? And the crew?
Discover the answers in a highly interactive adventure that features dancers, actors, puppets, and a spectacular (and spooky) video projection, The Ghosts of Memory Cove is a wistful and magical re-telling of one of South Australia’s most important sea-faring adventures.
Come as you are, or better still, dress as ghosts or crew ready to take part in adventure.
Ghosts of Memory Cove is a holiday performance at the SA Maritime Museum. Written, produced by and starring Michael Mills of South Australia’s own Heaps Good Productions, The Ghosts of Memory Cove features performers from the Australian Classical Youth Ballet, and the Adelaide Youth Theatre. It is sponsored by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. Show is free with museum entry.
Current SA Maritime Museum Admission Prices: Adults $10 | Children $5 | Family $25
What: The Ghosts of Memory Cove
When: Monday to Friday | 11.30am & 1.30pm | 7 to 25 January 2013
Where: South Australian Maritime Museum | 126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Who: School Age (Guide Only)
Click here for more information. Information and image from South Australian Maritime Museum website.
