Totally Lit - The Legend of Moondyne Joe

Moondyne Joe was not known for gunfights or robbing banks. It was the convict bushranger’s amazing ability to escape every time he was placed behind bars that won him fame and the affection of the early settlers.

Thurs 8 + Fri 9 Oct 2026

Moondyne Joe was not known for gunfights or robbing banks. It was the convict bushranger’s amazing ability to escape every time he was placed behind bars that won him fame and the affection of the early settlers.

In two free events for children, acclaimed Fremantle writer and history hunter Mark Greenwood will reveal the true story of one of the greatest escape artists of Australia’s convict era.

Sessions will take place 10.30am - 12.00pm on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October and will include time for you to view the exhibition in the Prison Gallery.

WHEN: Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October 2026

TIME: 10.30am - 12.00pm

TICKETS: FREE - Capacity is limited and bookings are essential - Humanitix | The Legend of Moondyne Joe

LOCATION: Prison Gallery, Fremantle Prison (Enter via Main Gatehouse)

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This is a free event but capacity is limited and bookings are essential.
  • Enhance your visit with Fremantle Prison’s renowned Convict Prison Tour, operating hourly between 10.00am and 5.00pm. For more information about this and other tour experiences, please visit the Fremantle Prison website.
  • In addition, ticket holders can take advantage of a special Adults at Concession Prices offer on any Fremantle Prison Day Tour. Details of this promotion will be provided by the Totally Lit team.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

  • Fremantle Prison is a World Heritage site, and must be respected at all times
  • Visitors to Fremantle Prison should note that the surfaces you walk on are not always even, please watch your step
  • No shoes, no shirt, no entry
  • Fremantle Prison is strictly a non-smoking site
  • Fremantle Prison accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury arising from a visit or whilst on the premises
  • It is a condition of entry that visitors observe all signs and follow instructions by Fremantle Prison staff
  • Fremantle Prison retains the right to deny access and/or remove visitors who are being a public nuisance, acting recklessly, or failing to observe directions from Fremantle Prison staff or signage
  • Strictly no BYO food or alcohol. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the venue.