Black Swan State Theatre Company's 2016 Season Brochure

2016 SEASON

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A Message from the Artistic Director

A Message from the Chair

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Why Subscribe?

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THE PLAYS LOADED: A DOUBLE BILL OF NEW PLAYS GIRL SHUT YOUR MOUTH | TONSILS + TWEEZERS

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PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK

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ANGELS IN AMERICA

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A PERFECT SPECIMEN

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THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE

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CLINTON: THE MUSICAL

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TARTUFFE

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Subscribe & Win

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Play Your Part

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How to Book

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Show Business

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2016 Calendar

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Black Swan State Theatre Company

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Subscription Prices Single Ticket Prices

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25 Years Strong

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Key Program Areas

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Our Partners

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Join Our Black Swan Family

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Seating Plans

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Plan Your Visit

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A MESSAGE FROM THE

Artists lit the spark that became Black Swan State Theatre Company, creating a force that the entrepreneurial spirit of Western Australia embraced and celebrated.

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lack Swan grew to become Western Australia’s state theatre company.

Thanks to Founding Chair, Janet Holmes à Court AC, our two most recent Chairs, Sam Walsh AO and Mark Barnaba AM, and two General Managers, Shane Colquhoun and Natalie Jenkins, Black Swan has come of age in the magnificent State Theatre Centre of WA. Thanks to the sheer tenacious creativity of our artists we have continued to grow in ambition and theatricality, and thanks to our wonderful audiences we have flourished.

Our first production on the main stage has Matthew Lutton, one of Perth’s favourite sons, coming home to make his directorial debut on the Heath Ledger stage as the newly appointed Artistic Director of Malthouse Theatre. Lutton will bring his unique brand of storytelling to the muchloved Australian story, Picnic at Hanging Rock, in a co-production with Malthouse.

Second on the main stage is the brilliant Angels in America, receiving its first professional production in Western Australia. Picture America in the 80s: culture wars, AIDS, turmoil everywhere, just the moment for a very sick New Yorker to get a visit from an angel in his rent- control apartment. This play is clever, witty and transformative.

The inspiration for the establishment of Black Swan Theatre Company was Andrew Ross’ visionary production of Bran Nue Dae by Jimmy Chi. The theatrical genius and sheer pioneering audacity of that work was recognised by Will Queckett, Duncan Ord and Janet Holmes à Court.

They came together with Ross to form a company that would support such visionary Western Australian work.

Taking us down a brand new pathway, our third main stage production is The Caucasian Chalk Circle by the brilliant German dramatist, Bertolt Brecht. Dr Wang Xiaoying, renowned director from the National Theatre of China, will combine forces with Chinese and Australian designers to lead an all Australian cast in delivering this epic tale - exploring the synergies of both indigenous Chinese and Australian culture combined with storytelling and songs sung in Noongar. This project has been three years in the making and Natalie Jenkins, the Board and I have been

Now, 25 years later, the flame of theatrical possibilities still sparkles.

In 2016, we will deliver three world premieres, five new Australian plays, three WA premieres, two co-productions, a French classic, a modern German classic, a glittering multi-award winning American play and three Malcolm Robertson award winning plays.

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by members of Black Swan’s Emerging Writers Group. First up is Loaded, a double bill that launches our new initiative, The Bridging Company, a company of actors who graduated from WAAPA in 2015, and are making their Black Swan debut in The Lab. Later in the year, you can be treated to a theatrical adventure, A Perfect Specimen, by rising star Nathaniel Moncrieff. So venture into the brochure to discover more about the exploits in our Black Swan Lab and discover the fine work our associates Stuart Halusz and Jeffrey Jay Fowler will offer up next.

passionate in ensuring this innovative production will also be seen in China.

Our next production, Clinton: The Musical is shameless. Two young Australian brothers have written a delightfully wicked musical about President Clinton and Hillary. This musical wowed Edinburgh Fringe Festival and off-Broadway, and we are presenting the Australian premiere!

Just come and have a great time watching the people we love to hate and hate to love.

Tartuffe is our final main-stage production. Justin Fleming has set Moliere’s classic in today’s Australia, and in this uproarious comedy, he skewers hypocrisy. It’s a laugh a minute with a great cast of dynamic comedians including Darren Gilshenan, Steve Turner and Alison van Reeken.

The Heath Ledger Theatre builds on artistic pathways that are years in the making. The Studio Underground gives us glimpses of future possibilities. The brochure reveals the hidden places and secret spaces where we make our work.

I hope you will join us on these journeys.

Finally to our burgeoning Black Swan Lab where we will present three new Western Australian plays all written

KATE CHERRY Artistic Director

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Welcome to the 25th anniversary year of Black Swan State Theatre Company. A year where we will celebrate the past and all that we have achieved since our beginnings in 1991, and fix our eyes firmly on the future, on the exciting season that lies ahead.

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I want to take a moment to thank Rio Tinto for their support as our Principal Partner – a partner that has been with us for 18 of those 25 years – an outstanding contribution to the artistic vibrancy of Western Australia.

Their contribution to the company, since the early days in support of touring to the Pilbara, to important new initiatives such as the Rio Tinto Black Swan Commissions and Rio Tinto $20 Tickets, demonstrate the value they place on arts and culture in our state. Their partnership, with the guidance of Artistic Director Kate Cherry, has allowed us to create pathways for writers to continue to grow and develop, along with our audience, ensuring the creative future of WA is a bright one.

n our 25th year, it is my great pleasure to say that the company shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, quite the opposite is true, as we stand on the precipice of our biggest year yet, both creatively and critically.

In reaching this significant milestone, it is important for me to acknowledge the many people that have contributed to Black Swan becoming WA’s premier theatre company. It is an entire theatre community that comprises the soul of Black Swan - from our Board, to our administration and leadership team, all of the wonderful artists that have worked with us across the past 25 years, to our business partners, donors and audience.

This is the reason we’ve been so successful throughout our history and it is why we will continue to be successful going forward.

A special mention must also be made of our state and federal

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government partners, the Department of Culture and the Arts and the Australia Council for the Arts. Their ongoing provision toward our core operations ensures that we can take a long range view on the company’s aspirations and remain a sustainable organisation.

all previous board members, who are firmly ensconced in the Black Swan family!

To the many artists who have worked with Black Swan since 1991, those in 2016 and in the future – we simply could not do what we do without your passion, talent and creativity, which inspires all of us day in, day out. It is why we exist.

In this, I also include our artistic collaborators and our dedicated staff, who work hard to support our artists to produce the best possible art.

To assist us on our journey, Black Swan is very fortunate to have a number of dedicated business partners, government partners, and donors that also appreciate our vision for world-class theatre in WA. A number of these supporters have been with us for many years and I would like to especially thank our Founding Patron and Chair, Janet Holmes à Court AC, for both her vision in establishing Black Swan those 25 years ago and her continued and unparalleled contribution to the company on multiple levels. I would also like to acknowledge immediate past Chair Sam Walsh AO, for his significant contribution to Black Swan becoming a state theatre company and moving into the State Theatre Centre of WA, as well as his continued patronage of the company. I am humbled by the longevity of the support of these two former chairs in particular, and

Most importantly, our audience; you are what enables us to produce world-class theatre year after year.

Thank you for supporting us all these years.

You have truly cemented us in the artistic landscape of Australia and we are grateful that you have travelled this journey with us.

In 2016 we lay ourselves bare, revealing the hidden spaces in the theatre and exploring the hidden within ourselves. To quote William Shakespeare – “The play’s the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king” (Hamlet).

We hope you share with us the stories that reveal and celebrate our humanity.

MARK BARNABA AM Chair

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

A BLACK SWAN LAB PRODUCTION

Presented as part of the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2016

14 JAN FEB 7 TO

New Australian Work VENUE

Studio Underground

Western Australia’s hottest young playwrights, Gita Bezard and Will O’Mahony offer intriguing insights into the lengths some go to for friendship and the chance at a new life. What would you do?

GIRL SHUT YOUR MOUTH

TONSILS + TWEEZERS

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DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

Jeffrey Jay Fowler

Will O’Mahony

THE BRIDGING COMPANY

THE BRIDGING COMPANY

Shalom Brune-Franklin Brittany Morel Stephanie Panozzo Jessica Patterson

Dacre Montgomery-Harvey Lincoln Vickery Megan Wilding Hoa Xuande

atie is going to a place where people are friendly, the drinks are minty and no one tells you how to live your life. Her friends, Mia and Grace, wracked with jealousy, resolve to join Katie on her journey.

The only problem is the price of admission.

SHALOM BRUNE-FRANKLIN

HOA XUANDE and LINCOLN VICKERY

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER

Lawrie Cullen-Tait

onsils and Tweezers are best friends, have been since high school. All that changes on the day of their 10year high school reunion, when Tweezers reveals that he has a sure fire plan to make sure no one talks about “what they’ve been up to…”

LIGHTING DESIGNER

WARNING

SOUND DESIGNER

Adult themes, strong language, use of replica weapons

Mark Howett Joe Lui

WORLD PREMIERE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MALCOLM ROBERTSON AWARD WINNERS (2015) BLACK SWAN LAB PARTNER

PATRONS CLUB Janet Holmes à Court AC Michela and Adrian Fini Tim and Chris Ungar Stan and Jean Perron

Supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

Witness WA’s rising stars, fresh out of WAAPA, as they take The Lab by storm in two award winning plays out of the Emerging Writers Group

ARIELLE GRAY and HARRIET GORDON-ANDERSON

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with Malthouse Theatre

Heath Ledger Theatre

Tom Wright’s adaptation of the classic novel is sure to excite and perplex a whole new generation, proving once again that no one can resist the lure of Hanging Rock.

DIRECTOR SET & COSTUME DESIGNER

The rock is a nightmare, and nightmares belong in the past

Zoë Atkinson LIGHTING DESIGNER

Paul Jackson SOUND DESIGNER

Ash Gibson Greig CAST INCLUDES

Harriet Gordon-Anderson Arielle Gray Amber McMahon Elizabeth Nabben Nikki Shiels WARNING

Adult themes, possible partial nudity

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ustralia, 1900. An ancient land becomes the site of an impossible mystery. A group of schoolgirls and their teachers venture out into the sundrenched landscape, only for four of their number to disappear forever.

The subsequent investigation creates more questions than answers. One of the girls is found with no memory of what happened to her or her classmates, another succumbs to hysteria for no apparent reason. Those close to the missing girls begin to meet with unfortunate ends and it becomes clear that this is no ordinary disappearance.

Matthew Lutton, award-winning director and former Associate Director of Black Swan, returns to the company in its 25th year to direct this seminal Australian story, a thrilling new co-production with Malthouse Theatre.

WA PREMIERE FILM AWARDS & HONOURS

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ AWGIE AWARD WINNER FOR FEATURE FILM (1976) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ BAF TA FILM AWARD FOR BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (1977) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ SATURN AWARD FOR BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (1979)

A new play

by TOM WRIGHT

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 AFI AWARD NOMINATIONS ASSOCIATE & REGIONAL PARTNER

ASSOCIATE PARTNER

adapted from JOAN LINDSAY’S novel

Supported by the Local Larrikins

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

Matthew Lutton

FELICITY MCKAY as THE VOICE/ANGEL

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Josef Weinberger London

28 MAY JUN 19 TO

VENUE

Heath Ledger Theatre

To miss this achievement in contemporary theatre is to miss one of the most important plays of the 20th century.

DIRECTOR

EMERGING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Joe Lui

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER

Christina Smith

LIGHTING DESIGNER

My wrath is as fearsome as my countenance is splendid

PART 1 Millennium Approaches

Matt Scott

SOUND DESIGNER

Ash Gibson Greig

CAST INCLUDES

Adam Booth Stuart Halusz Felicity McKay Jo Morris Will O’Mahony Kenneth Ransom Toni Scanlon John Stanton WARNING

Adult themes, coarse language and simulated sex

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et in 1985 New York City, this ground-breaking drama follows Prior Walter, a young gay man diagnosed with AIDS and abandoned by his lover. Desperate and alone, he is visited in a dream by an angel that brands him a prophet and tasks him with saving humanity from themselves.

As if this wasn’t a big enough burden, Walter must navigate a minefield of the fantastic and the mundane, including Mormon's, a communist hating homophobic lawyer and a drug-addicted housewife, as well as his own feelings of abandonment and disenchantment.

Beloved by fans and critics alike, this modern masterpiece has won every award worth winning in theatre, including the Tony Award for Best Play, twice, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

WA PREMIERE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ NEW YORK DRAMA CRITICS' CIRCLE AWARD FOR BEST PLAY (1993) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ TONY AWARD FOR BEST PLAY (1993, 1994) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ PULITZER PRIZE FOR DRAMA (1993) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 11 EMMY AWARDS (2004) PRODUCTION PARTNER

ASSOCIATE PARTNER

by TONY KUSHNER 14

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

Kate Cherry

ADRIANE DAFF as JULIA PASTRANA

A BLACK SWAN LAB PRODUCTION

LUKE HEWITT as THEODORE LENT

New Australian Work

30 JUN JUL 17 TO

VENUE

Studio Underground

Behold the dying days of the travelling freak show and the true story of its star attraction: Julia Pastrana, the ape-woman.

DIRECTOR SET & COSTUME DESIGNER

India Mehta LIGHTING DESIGNER

Joe Lui SOUND DESIGNER

Brett Smith CAST INCLUDES

A circus man headed for the fire’s just like a turtle crawlin’ back to the sea

Adriane Daff Rebecca Davis Luke Hewitt Greg McNeill Igor Sas WARNING

Some adult themes

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heodore Lent is a calculating businessman on the cutting edge of one of America’s most popular exports: the travelling freak show. When his wife (and star attraction) Julia falls pregnant, Theo couldn’t be happier. What could be better than two stars for the price of one?

However, dark clouds are forming in Theo’s immediate future, as he begins taking steps toward the decision that will cost him his friends, his sanity, and perhaps even his life…

A heart-wrenching world premiere of the tragic, true tale of Julia Pastrana from acclaimed WA playwright and 2013 Emerging Writers Group prize winner, Nathaniel Moncrieff.

WORLD PREMIERE

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MALCOLM ROBERTSON AWARD WINNER (2013) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ FAW HIGH COMMENDATION, NATIONAL LITERARY AWARDS (2014)

BLACK SWAN LAB PARTNER

PATRONS CLUB Janet Holmes à Court AC Michela and Adrian Fini Tim and Chris Ungar Stan and Jean Perron

Supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation and Wild Swans

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

Stuart Halusz

HAYLEY MCELHINNEY as GRUSHA CAITLIN BERESFORD-ORD as NATELLA

KYLIE FARMER as THE SINGER

Translated by Ralph Manheim, with song lyrics translated by Clint Bracknell

30 JUL AUG 14 TO

VENUE

Heath Ledger Theatre

Black Swan in collaboration with the National Theatre of China present a rare opportunity to see an epic work reinterpreted for the modern day.

DIRECTOR ASSISTANT DIRECTORS

Terrible is the seductive temptation to do good!

Tao Chen Felix Ching Ching Ho SET DESIGNER

Richard Roberts COSTUME DESIGNER

Yan Zhao PROP/MASK DESIGNER

Zhang Huaxiang LYRIC TRANSLATOR/ COMPOSER

Clint Bracknell LIGHTING DESIGNER

Mark Howett CAST INCLUDES

Caitlin Beresford-Ord Adam Booth, Kylie Farmer Luke Hewitt, Geoff Kelso Hayley McElhinney Lynette Narkle Kenneth Ransom Katya Shevtsov, Steve Turner Alison van Reeken

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he Caucasian Chalk Circle (based on an old Chinese fable The Circle of Chalk) is Black Swan’s first international collaboration. The play famously begins with a village debate about land ownership, which shifts to reveal a story about justice – following the peasant girl Grusha, who rescues the Governor’s infant son as she flees across a war-torn country in search of safety.

Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous civil war, The Caucasian Chalk Circle is an engaging parable about motherhood, ownership and identity.

Directed by Dr Wang Xiaoying, with artists from the celebrated National Theatre of China, this play promises to be a hallmark production; a unique marriage of Chinese and Indigenous Australian cultures, combined with storytelling and songs sung in Noongar.

WARNING Some adult themes

CULTURAL EXCHANGE PARTNER

BUSINESS ADVISORY PARTNER

GOVERNMENT PROJECT PARTNER Australia-China Council, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS Playking Foundation | The Myer Foundation | White Swans

by BERTOLT BRECHT

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS Australia Council for the Arts | Department of Culture and the Arts

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AIRLINE PARTNER Singapore Airlines | CHINA ADVISORY PARTNER Red River Group

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

Dr Wang Xiaoying

MATT DYKTYNSKI as BILLY

Presented in association with the Perth Theatre Trust

27 AUG SEP 11 TO

VENUE

Heath Ledger Theatre

Heading to Perth for the first time after a sell-out season off Broadway, this hilarious musical will be just the antidote we need in the lead up to yet another US presidential election drama.

My name is William Jefferson Clinton…

But you can call me Billy, darling

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Mark Howett SOUND DESIGNER

Ben Collins CHOREOGRAPHER

Claudia Alessi CAST INCLUDES

Matt Dyktynski Brendan Hanson WARNING

Adult themes, coarse language

Bill Clinton is one of America’s most influential and divisive presidents. On the one hand: educated, charismatic and extremely popular. On the other: reckless, fun and decidedly unprofessional. Clinton: The Musical explores this duality with two actors playing both sides of Clinton as he navigates his tumultuous career, alongside his ever-faithful wife Hillary.

"WJ", the wholesome, intelligent one, and "Billy", the randy, charming one attempt to resolve a range of domestic issues including, yes, "that" infamous incident with a particular bright-eyed, bushy-tailed White House intern...

This engaging and outrageous musical comedy, penned by Australian writing duo and brothers, Paul Hodge and Michael Hodge, will set you up for an unimpeachable night out with zero spin.

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Book by PAUL HODGE and MICHAEL HODGE

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE NOMINEE FOR BEST NEW MUSICAL (2012)

GOVERNMENT PROJECT PARTNER

Music and Lyrics by Paul Hodge 20

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

DIRECTOR

Adam Mitchell

ALISON VAN REEKEN as ELMIRE DARREN GILSHENAN as TARTUFFE

ALEX WILLIAMS as DAMIS

CO-PRODUCTION

with Queensland Theatre Company

22 OCT NOV 6 TO

VENUE

Heath Ledger Theatre

This revival of Moliere's classic 17th Century satire is divine intervention gone mad!

DIRECTOR

Kate Cherry BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

Richard Roberts CAST INCLUDES

Jenny Davis Darren Gilshenan Hugh Parker Alison van Reeken Steve Turner Alex Williams WARNING

Adult themes

rgon is a wealthy man attempting to come to terms with middle age.

Fortunately for him, and much to the dismay of his family, he meets Tartuffe – a supposed man of the cloth. Though everyone else can see Tartuffe for the fraud he really is, Orgon becomes obsessed with him, and it isn’t long before Orgon won’t make a decision without him.

The relationship initially appears to be harmless, however when Orgon begins promising his possessions, his home, even his daughter to Tartuffe, Orgon’s family resolves to expose Tartuffe for the swindler he is.

Filled with biting satire, this adaptation of thumping English verse by Justin Fleming will keep you enthralled with its Australian vernacular and subversive wit.

He’s out to save your souls and all of you must love him

WA PREMIERE

ASSOCIATE PARTNER

a new version by

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ANGELS IN AMERICA MONDAY

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STUDIO UNDERGROUND LOADED: A Double Bill of New Plays GIRL SHUT YOUR MOUTH | TONSILS + TWEEZERS

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SUBSCRIPTION PRICES

SINGLE TICKET PRICES

NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS

Single tickets on sale from 30 October 2015 through Ticketek box offices or via the Theatre & Arts Hotline 1300 795 012.

PACKAGES Heath Ledger Theatre

Standard

Concession^

$340

$280

Closing Night 5-Play*

Standard

HEATH LEDGER THEATRE

Concession^

$495

5-Play

Picnic at Hanging Rock, Angels in America, Tartuffe

$325

$268

Standard

$78.50

Premium*

$83.50

Concession^

$63.00

Previews & Matinees

$63.00

Student#

$32.50

4-Play

$281

$229

$265

$219

3-Play

$215

$182

$209

$176

3 Previews and Matinees

$156

3-Play Student #

$90

Student 10+ (get one free for every 10 purchased)

$32.50

The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Clinton: The Musical

* Closing Night 5-Play subscriptions include complimentary programmes and entry to VIP cast parties. ** Choose between any preview (evening) and matinee performances. ^ Concession pricing applies to pensioners, seniors, healthcare card holders and veterans affairs card holders (one ticket per card holder). # Student pricing applies to secondary and full-time tertiary students (one ticket per card holder).

Standard

$83.50

Premium*

$88.50

Concession^

$67.00

Previews & Matinees

$67.00

Student#

$32.50

Student 10+ (get one free for every 10 purchased)

$32.50

Subscribers and patrons entitled to discounted tickets must have a valid concession or student card, as they may be asked for the relevant documentation upon entry to the theatre.

STUDIO UNDERGROUND LOADED: A Double Bill of New Plays Girl Shut Your Mouth | Tonsils + Tweezers A Perfect Specimen

ADD-ONS BLACK SWAN LAB PRODUCTIONS Studio Underground

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$52.00

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$47.00

Previews

$47.00

Student#

$30.00 *Premium seats are in the Stalls, rows D-J, seats 7-24.

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$47

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LOADED: A Double Bill of New Plays

Girl Shut Your Mouth Tonsils + Tweezers

GIVE THE GIFT OF THEATRE

A Perfect Specimen

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Add some drama into the life of someone special with a theatre subscription. You don’t need to select plays or dates for the gift recipient, just call Black Swan on (08) 6212 9300.

NOTE: Tickets will incur a booking and handling fee per transaction, and if paying by credit card, a 1.95% credit card fee.

Single ticket gift vouchers are also available from Friday 30 October 2015.

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

WELCOME BACK 2015 SUBSCRIBERS

KEY PROGRAM AREAS Black Swan’s strength lies in artist development, how we encourage access and engage with our community. We have seen enormous growth in building audiences, building capacity and establishing a benchmark for quality productions of scale in Western Australia.

Looking to our future we have three areas of core strategic focus: artist development, education and regional engagement.

The following programs promote Western Australian talent, create stories significant to the Western Australian community and develop new pathways for artists and audiences alike.

THE BRIDGING COMPANY Our most recent initiative that illustrates the professional pathway for artists coming through the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and onto global stages, is the establishment of The Bridging Company. Consisting of an ensemble of eight graduates from WAAPA’s 2015 acting program, who will make their professional Black Swan debuts in our Lab, bringing to life two new Australian plays.

THE BLACK SWAN LAB The Black Swan Lab is a creative melting pot of emerging and established artists, a wonderful mix of old and new wisdom that empowers artists. In 2016, we expand the Lab to include The Bridging Company. If you have an appetite for new stories and are a theatre lover keen to witness exciting collaborative works, then these Black Swan Lab productions are sure to impress.

Supported in part by the Patrons Club

RIO TINTO BLACK SWAN COMMISSIONS This program, supported by our Principal Partner Rio Tinto, enables Black Swan to commission Australia’s leading playwrights to develop new works that engage meaningfully with Western Australians, and reflect our unique position in the world.

Following on from the success of The Red Balloon, adapted by Hilary Bell, there are

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four other commissioned works currently in development by Western Australian playwrights. The Bacchae by Jeffrey Jay Fowler, Frankenstein by Zoe Pepper and People Smuggling by Tommy Murphy, all of which will have staged readings early in 2016. Lighthouse Girl by Hellie Turner will also receive further development in 2016, following on from the success of the staged reading in Albany in 2015.

EMERGING ARTISTS A driving force behind our creative agenda is to provide professional pathways for early career directors, designers, writers, composers and actors. Black Swan supports these artists as they establish themselves on the national stage. Artists involved in this program receive mentoring, assessment and the opportunity to hone skills in a professional environment. They are also invited to all productions and have access to our experienced creative teams and resident artists for further training and mentoring.

Supported in part by the Ian Potter Foundation

EMERGING WRITERS GROUP Emerging playwrights can apply for a year-long position in the company as a member of the Emerging Writers Group.

The group meet once a month for discussion and to develop their work. By the end of the year, they will have written a play that receives a reading and is eligible

for the Malcolm Robertson Award.

In 2016, all three writers for our Lab productions are Western Australians who developed their work through the Emerging Writers Group. We present LOADED, a double bill of new Western Australian plays - Gita Bezard’s Girl Shut Your Mouth and Will O’Mahony’s Tonsils + Tweezers. Later in the year, we welcome back another WA playwright from this talented group, in Nathaniel Moncrieff, presenting A Perfect Specimen - the true life story of Julia Pastrana.

2015/16 emerging writers under the guidance of Associate Director Jeffrey Jay Fowler include; Zoe Hollyoak, Izaak Lim, Finn O'Branagain, Zoe Pepper, Mararo Wangai and Mikala Westall.

Supported in part by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation

EDUCATION Black Swan is committed to supporting educators in developing a lifelong love of theatre.

We are accessible to all school communities with selected performances, workshops, quality resources and experiences that align with the curriculum. Heavily subsidised student ticket prices and school subscription packages are offered in addition to work experience, internships and high school and tertiary student ambassador programs.

R EGIONAL ENGAGEMENT As part of our regional engagement strategy, we aim to embed theatre in the lives of all Western Australians regardless of location. Our engagement programs seek to support vitality, pride and strength in regional and remote communities. Black Swan strives to engage with our regional communities in multiple ways throughout the year – through annual live broadcasts from the Heath Ledger Theatre, regional tours and long-term community engagement activities. Underpinning this strategy is the appointment of regional ambassadors, who act as a conduit between the company and their community.

Supported in part by the McCusker Charitable Foundation

RESIDENT ARTISTS This year-long program is for a select group of mid-career artists who are engaged with the company over the course of the year. You might see them on stage or hear their music in a production.

Resident artists each have a unique skill set including, choreography, music, design, acting, dramaturgy and fight

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

EDUCATION & REGIONAL PARTNER

ASSOCIATE & REGIONAL PARTNER

BLACK SWAN LAB PARTNER

REGIONAL PARTNER

To find out more about our program areas visit www.bsstc.com.au.

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

choreography. They use their skills to mentor other artists in the company, identify and champion talented artists working outside the company, provide ongoing support to productions throughout the rehearsal process and provide verbal and written peer assessment. They advocate for their artistry and their fellow artists, and are a sounding board for the artistic leaders within the company.

JOIN OUR BLACK SWAN FAMILY We acknowledge and thank our generous donors, giving circles and subscribers for their support.

A MESSAGE FROM JANET “Black Swan is dedicated to nurturing the creative talent of many Western Australian artists. I feel privileged to be supporting the development of designers, performers, playwrights, directors and other creatives and being able to help sustain theatre, education and artistic development in WA. I encourage you to support Black Swan during the 25th anniversary and play your part in the future of theatre.”

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s generosity assists our development as Western Australia’s state theatre company.

Sam and Leanne Walsh’s support and leadership has been a significant factor in our success and growth, allowing us to bring quality theatre to the people of Western Australia.

Much gratitude also goes to the Patrons Club, for their outstanding generosity and for bringing the Black Swan Lab to life and allowing this program to continue.

Janet Holmes à Court Michela and Adrian Fini Tim and Chris Ungar Stan and Jean Perron

We thank our Board Members, who give in many ways and show outstanding leadership in their commitment to supporting the performing arts.

We invite you to join these generous supporters, and the Black Swan family, in developing theatre, audiences and artists in our state.

McCusker Charitable Foundation

FEILMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

PATRONS CLUB Janet Holmes à Court AC Michela and Adrian Fini Tim and Chris Ungar Stan and Jean Perron

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WHITE SWANS LOCAL LARRIKINS WILD SWANS

Your support is as powerful, captivating and moving as the productions we bring to life.

There are many ways you and your loved ones can play a part in the future of Black Swan.

Bring productions from script to stage Support our talented emerging artists Ensure the cultural vibrancy of our state Contribute to the future sustainability of Western Australian theatre.

JOIN OR CREATE A PRIVATE GIVING CIRCLE White Swans Michela Fini, Sandy Honey and Sallie Anne Manford lead this successful group, to collectively enrich WA’s growing enthusiasm for the arts.

Whether you have been with us since the very beginning, or are new to the Black Swan family, we invite you to join us in our 25th year as we celebrate the past, and plan for the future.

Local Larrikins Janet Holmes à Court created Local Larrikins to continue investment in WA’s cultural vibrancy, by telling our stories and engaging young Western Australians with theatre.

Play your part in the future of Western Australian theatre.

LEAVE A LEGACY

Wild Swans Perth’s emerging arts enthusiasts, driving a new generation of arts supporters.

Legacy Leaders help ensure WA theatre remains sustainable for generations to come. A bequest cements a legacy in your memory and marks a meaningful bond with theatre; ensuring future Western Australians can experience the thrill of stage performance.

MAKE A DONATION OR PURCHASE A GIFT Help us deliver the magic of theatre, by supporting us with a tax-deductible donation or purchasing a gift for a loved one.

You can be acknowledged now for your future generosity.

All donations help ensure the future of theatre in WA, and in our 25th year, your support will help: Create an artistic exchange between Black Swan and the community

Thank you to our patrons who support Black Swan as donors, or by leaving a bequest.

Every donation makes a difference.

To make a donation, bequest or enquire about being part of a giving circle please contact Andree McIntyre, Philanthropy Manager andree@bsstc.com.au or 0417 187 025.

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

Founding Patron, Janet Holmes à Court AC has played a significant role in assisting young Western Australians by giving annually to support Black Swan’s artist development programs.

PLAY YOUR PART

BLACK SWAN

STATE THEATRE COMPANY

BLACK SWAN PARTNERSHIPS

FOUNDING PATRON

FINANCE MANAGER

Janet Holmes à Court AC

Amanda Luke

PATRON

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Sam Walsh AO CHAIR

Mark Barnaba AM DEPUTY CHAIR

Kate O’Hara TREASURER

DIRECTORS

With the help of our business partners, we continue to be a leading Australian theatre company and important cultural asset for Western Australia.

EXPOSE your brand to an annual audience of over 60,000 people STRENGTHEN stakeholder relationships CONNECT with our network of stakeholders DEMONSTRATE your commitment to the Western Australian community ENGAGE your employees in the creative process

Partnership packages start at $15,000 Contact Monique Beaudoire, Partnerships Manager: (08) 6212 9305 to discuss how we can help you do business.

Alex Fisher WARDROBE MANAGER

Lynn Ferguson CUTTER

Mandy Elmitt

Alan Cransberg Nicola Forrest Andrew Harding Rob McKenzie Vicki Robinson Linda Savage

WARDROBE ASSISTANT

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

COORDINATOR

Kate Cherry

Jordan Nix

GENERAL MANAGER

PHILANTHROPY MANAGER

Natalie Jenkins ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS

Jeffrey Jay Fowler Stuart Halusz LITERARY DIRECTOR

Polly Low ARTISTIC COORDINATOR

Marie Nitschke-McGregor PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

Monique Beaudoire PARTNERSHIPS

Andree McIntyre PHILANTHROPY OFFICER

Amber Craike MARKETING & AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Irene Jarzabek EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ACCESS MANAGER

Alena Tompkins EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ACCESS ASSISTANT

Goya Zheng OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVES

LONDON Diana Franklin and Yolande Bird NEW YORK Stuart Thompson Black Swan reserves the right to withdraw or substitute artists as necessary.

PRIVACY POLICY

Black Swan respects the privacy of individuals in accordance with the Privacy Act.

Maria Sioulas MARKETING

Chantelle Iemma

COORDINATOR

(maternity leave)

PUBLICIST

CHANGE OF ARTIST

Jessica Knight

HELP US create meaningful theatre experiences that celebrate and excite our community Step into the spotlight and partner with Black Swan’s 2016 Season.

TECHNICAL MANAGER

Jessica Wedlake

Kerry Miller

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to the following people for their involvement in producing our 2016 season brochure.

DESIGN

STYLISTS

MAKE-UP

Geoff Bickford, Leanne Balen and team at Dessein Design Studio

Ivanna Fontana Chaka Leyla

Clare Mac Tamzin Mulder

HAIR

VENUE

PHOTOGRAPHY

Karen Martin Tamzin Mulder Nakia Stevens

Perth Theatre Trust and staff at the State Theatre Centre of WA

Robert Frith and team at Acorn Photography

Thanks also to: Jessica Jones, Memory Lane, Tony Barlow Formal Hire and Rebecca Paterson.

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

Craig Yaxley

Garry Ferguson

TICKETING & SUBSCRIPTION OFFICER

CENTRE STAGE

To celebrate our 25th anniversary we thought we’d share with you a snapshot of the talents of a range of people who, on any given day, make the theatre machine, that is Black Swan, tick.

Special thanks to these and all our past and present writers, directors, actors, artists, set, costume, lighting and sound designers, composers, musical directors, production, stage management and technical teams, wardrobe

staff, set construction, wig and prop makers.

Together with our Board of Directors, executive team, marketing, partnerships, philanthropy, finance, artistic, education and administration teams, venue management and staff, ambassadors, interns and volunteers – we live every day contributing and creating a vibrant and sustainable arts culture in Western Australia.

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Boundary Street

25 YEARS STRONG 2016 is a significant year for Black Swan, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. We recognise the commitment of a multitude of people in launching a theatre company that was strongly regional in character, but also expressed our place in a national and international theatre world.

Black Swan was established in July 1991 under the Chairmanship of Janet Holmes à Court AC, and founding Artistic Director Andrew Ross. Holmes à Court reflects she was first inspired in creating a new theatre company with Will Queckett and Duncan Ord after seeing Ross’ production of Bran Nue Dae at the 1990 Festival of Perth. In those formative years, Black Swan led the way in promoting Indigenous theatre in Australia, for which it is recognised nationally, working with Aboriginal writers and creatives and producing the work of Jack Davis, Jimmy Chi and Sally Morgan.

Under Ross’ directorship, Black Swan produced a number of critically acclaimed Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian works including: Bran Nue Dae, Sistergirl, Tourmaline, Dead Heart, Corrugation Road, The Merry-Go-Round in the Sea, The Career Highlights of the Mamu, Plainsong, The Year of Living Dangerously and Cloudstreet.

Following Ross’ departure in 2003, Peter Kingston was engaged as Black Swan’s acting Artistic Director, until the appointment of Tom Gutteridge in 2004. The same year, Black Swan was given status as Western Australia’s flagship theatre company.

Productions during this time include: Zastrozzi, Ruby’s Last Dollar, Uncle Vanya, The Odyssey, The Crucible, Jandamarra and Last Cab to Darwin. With the emergence of Indigenous theatre companies around Australia, such as Yirra Yaakin, the company has grown and developed and found different pathways, both as a niche company and in presenting works of broad appeal.

In 2008, Kate Cherry joined as Artistic Director, and with Chair Sam Walsh AO, saw the company transition to become Black Swan State Theatre Company. Cherry created the Rio Tinto Black Swan Commissions, a new commissioning program investing

in WA’s creative future and showcasing the work of both leading and emerging Australian playwrights. As a champion for the support and development of Western Australian artists, she initiated a number of development programs for emerging artists, which continue strongly today, with the creation of The Bridging Company.

Black Swan has achieved accolades for bringing truly Australian stories to our stage with The White Divers of Broome, Boundary Street, National Interest and Extinction. The company has become renowned for re-interpretations of classic works such as A Streetcar Named Desire (which broke box office records), Arcadia and Glengarry Glen Ross. We were honoured to be the first company to produce the trilogy of new works: Rising Water, Signs of Life and Shrine, by international award-winning novelist Tim Winton.

In 2011, Black Swan became a resident company in the State Theatre Centre of WA and in that same year, was the first Australian theatre company to broadcast to the regions a live stage performance, with Cherry’s production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Black Swan’s live broadcasts to regional WA have become an annual event, complementing our regional touring and community engagement programs.

See you at the theatre.

Renewal of Principal Partner Rio Tinto until 2017

The Crucible Corrugation Road

July 26 Black Swan Theatre Company is founded under Chair, Janet Holmes à Court and Artistic Director Andrew Ross.

Sistergirl

Establishment of Be Active BSXTheatre program

Establishment of partnership with Hamersley Iron (part of the Rio Tinto Group)

Dead Heart

The White Divers of Broome

The Shape of Things

Black Swan Theatre and Hamersley Iron win AbaF Business Arts Partnership of the Year

Cloudstreet

Regional Youth Project Operation Pilbara launched sponsored by Pilbara Iron

A Man with Five Children

Glengarry Glen Ross

Plainsong The Visit

When The Rain Stops Falling

The Lady Aoi

Rio Tinto, Water Corporation and Black Swan win Western Australian Creative Partnerships Regional Award

Establishment of Rio Tinto Black Swan Commissions

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Outstanding Long-term Commitment by a Patron Heytesbury Pty Ltd

Twelfth Night Tourmaline

Waiting for Godot The Year of Living Dangerously

Best Industry Initiative Patron Hamersley Iron

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Appointment of Tom Gutteridge as Artistic Director

Black Swan wins State Arts Sponsorship Awards

Over our 25 years, we have presented more than 180 productions, undertaken numerous co-productions with local and national companies and travelled the breadth of our state, whilst also touring nationally and internationally!

To our subscribers, stakeholders, business partners, donors and audience members, we thank you all and invite you to continue the journey.

Establishment of Black Swan Lab

Reflect on some of the significant milestones in our company’s history as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary and look to the future.

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Bran Nue Dae

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Appointment of Kate Cherry as Artistic Director

Company given status as Western Australia’s flagship theatre company

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First international collaboration with National Theatre of China with The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Black Swan State Theatre Company and RAC WA win Australia Council Young & Emerging Artists Award

Black Swan gratefully acknowledges all photographers who have documented Black Swan’s productions over our 25 year history and whose work is featured on this page including; Francis Andrijich, Richard Ashford-Hatherly, Jeff Busby, David Dare Parker, Ashley De Prazer, Jon Green, Heirdrun Lohr, Gary Marsh, Wendy McDougall and Jarrad Seng.

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A Streetcar Named Desire

The Career Highlights of the Mamu

Copenhagen

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Move to State Theatre Centre of WA The Sapphires

Red Dog The Merry-Go- Round in the Sea

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Shrine

Establishment of The Bridging Company

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY THANKS

OUR GOVERNMENT AND BUSINE SS PARTNERS

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

GOVERNMENT PARTNER

GOVERNMENT PARTNER

EDUCATION & REGIONAL PARTNER

BLACK SWAN LAB PARTNER

GOVERNMENT PROJECT PARTNERS The Caucasian Chalk Circle is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia-China Council of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

OPENING NIGHT PARTNER

PRODUCTION PARTNERS

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

AIRLINE PARTNER

ASSOCIATE & REGIONAL PARTNER

Angels in America

BUSINESS ADVISORY PARTNER

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

NEWSPAPER PARTNER

Picnic at Hanging Rock

CULTURAL EXCHANGE PARTNER

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS

Angels in America

Tartuffe

SEASON PARTNERS

REGIONAL PARTNER

Picnic at Hanging Rock

SEASON PARTNERS

DESIGN STUDIO

SEASON PARTNERS

HOTEL PARTNER

CHINA ADVISORY PARTNER

ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER

WINE PARTNER

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THE PRECINCT

Would your company benefit from a partnership with Black Swan?

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Contact Monique Beaudoire, Partnerships Manager on (08) 6212 9305 to discuss how we can help you do business.

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

Black Swan State Theatre Company is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT GETTING TO THE STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016

PARKING

Personal captioning devices for hearing impaired patrons.* Wheelchair seating and wheelchairs available for patron use.

There are three car parks near the State Theatre Centre of WA: State Library Car Park, 15 Francis Street Cultural Centre Car Park, 2 Roe Street Roe Street Car Park, 68 Roe Street

Lifts serve the main foyer and studio levels, and accessible toilets are located throughout the venue. Assistance animals are welcome in all areas of the Centre.

TAXIS Pick up and set down only points are available outside the State Theatre Centre on William Street.

Black Swan recognises the Companion Card for all performances. Companion cardholders will not be charged for their carer. Please mention your Companion Card when booking your tickets.

RAIL AND BUS The State Theatre Centre is directly opposite Perth Train Station, and Transperth's Blue CAT buses travel frequently from the CBD to Northbridge.

*Selected performances only

ACCOMMODATION

ACCESSIBILITY

The night doesn’t have to end after the show. As a Black Swan ticket holder, you can book a stay at Hyatt Regency Perth and receive 10% off. To book your stay, simply call 13 1234 and quote ‘Black Swan’ to receive your exclusive discount.

Black Swan and the State Theatre Centre of WA provide equal access for all patrons.

We offer: an infrared hearing system for hearing impaired patrons. an audio description service and tactile tours for vision impaired patrons.*

*Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to availability.

For more information, go to www.statetheatrecentrewa.com.au or call (08) 6212 9200.

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POSTAL ADDRESS

PO Box 337, Northbridge WA 6865 STREET ADDRESS

Level 1, 182 William St, Perth WA 6003 T (08) 6212 9300 F (08) 6212 9318 E information@bsstc.com.au W www.bsstc.com.au

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