Become a Friend
Let's be Friends
Spice up your theatre life with special events, exciting competitions and all the insider goss (plus heaps of handy deals and discounts!) by becoming a Black Swan Friend for just $50 a year. Be part of the Friends community and enjoy a wealth of benefits curated to elevate your theatre experience.
A Friends Membership lasts 12 months from the date of purchase and can be renewed online, by phone, or in person.
If you're a Friend looking to access your exclusive Friends discount codes, please refer to the Friends Welcome letter that was sent with your membership card and scan the QR code. If you've misplaced the letter, please contact our Ticketing Team who can help.
As our Friend, you get special discounts on ticket prices.
Enjoy 20% off multi-play packages when you book 4 or more mainstage productions in one transaction, plus 10% off all single ticket purchases.
You know what they say – the more you buy, the more you save!
Secure the best seats in the house with you priority booking periods for both multi-play packages and single tickets.
Multi-play package bookings open for Friends on 2 October (9 October for General Public).
Single ticket purchases open for Friends for Act 1 on 9 October.
Single ticket purchases for Act 2 open for Friends on 9 April.
We get it – plans change! Don’t stress about locking in dates.
Friends can transfer performance dates and times at no extra cost.
Friends are invited to special events, including behind- the-scenes panel discussions with creatives and In Conversation evenings.
It’s all about who you know, and lucky for you, we know a lot of people.
Unlock special discounts of up to 20% with our (very long list) of partners that offer up some of Perth's best places to drink, dine, see and stay.
Scroll down for the full list.
Who’s the first person you share good news with? Your FRIENDS!!!
Stay in the loop with exciting announcements, regular Friends-only enews, and the biannual On Cue magazine featuring exclusive interviews and stories from actors, writers and more!
Be in with the chance to win amazing prizes from us and our partners.
As our Friend, you get special discounts on ticket prices.
Enjoy 20% off multi-play packages when you book 4 or more mainstage productions in one transaction, plus 10% off all single ticket purchases.
You know what they say – the more you buy, the more you save!
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So, do you want to be our next best Friend?
Elevate your theatre experience for just $50 a year by becoming a Black Swan Friend (trust us – you won't regret it!).
FRIENDS SPECIAL OFFERS
It’s all about who you know, and lucky for you, we know a lot of people. The following places have special offers for Friends to drink, dine, see and stay.
If you're a Friend looking to access your exclusive Friends discount codes, please refer to the Friends Welcome letter that was sent with your membership card and scan the QR code. If you've misplaced the letter, please contact our Ticketing Team who can help.
10% off Food & Drink at these venues
Caballitos^
Crush^
Freo Social
Hadiqa^
Mechanics Institute Bar*
Otherside of Nowhere
Otherside Brewhouse
Pirate Life Perth^
Spring on Queen^
The Royal
The Standard
TOMA^
Varnish on King^
Willi's Wine Bar
Entertainment
Luna Cinemas: $19 tickets for general release, $15 to National Theatre Live and Met Opera Films
The Blue Room Theatre: 15% off
Yirra Yaakin: 15% off 2025 Season
West Australian Ballet: 10% off full price tickets
West Australian Opera: 10% off full price Adult A & B reserve tickets
West Australian Symphony Orchestra: 10% discount on full price A or B reserve tickets to 2025 classical music concerts
Currency Press: 20% off scripts purchased via website
Accommodation
Adina Hotels: 15% off best available rates
Alex Hotel: 10% off best available rate
Please note these offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers.
*offer valid only for drinks bill
^offer valid for combined food and drinks bill
Frequently asked questions
To become a Friend, you can sign up on our website, visit us at the Black Swan Ticketing Office, or call our Ticketing Team. Friends Membership costs just $50 which will give you 12 months of benefits from the date of purchase. If you are booking online, simply add a Friends Membership to your cart and proceed to check out. You will start receiving your discount immediately.
You can become a Subscriber by purchasing a multi-play package and then simply choose the productions you want to see. To receive your discounts, all your tickets must be purchased in the same transaction.
Once you have become a Friend, all you have to do is log into your account on the Black Swan website and the Friends discount will automatically be applied to your purchase. If you have already selected your tickets, then the discount will be applied as soon as you enter your account details during checkout.
Discounts apply only to Adult, Concession and Student ticket prices.
To access your exclusive Friends presale periods, you will be emailed a special code, please contact our Ticketing Team if you have any issues accessing this information.
Your Friends card will usually be posted out to you within 2 weeks of signing up – but you will receive an email confirming that you can access all the benefits immediately. In busy times, such as Season Launch, your Friends card may take a little longer to arrive with your tickets, if you have purchased a subscription.
Your Friends benefits begin immediately upon purchase and last for 12 months. This includes any discounts, priority booking and access to exclusive events and offers. You will be sent a renewal reminder when you are reaching the end of the 12 months.
Being a Friend and being a Subscriber are two different things.
A Subscriber is anyone who purchases a multi-play package, which allows you to receive a discount of 10% off tickets. You do not receive any additional benefits as a Subscriber and tickets must be purchased in the same transaction.
As a Friend, you will enjoy a host of benefits, including priority booking, free exchanges, and most importantly, ticket discounts of 20% off multi-play packages and 10% off all single ticket purchases.
As a Friend, you will also receive invitations to exclusive events, behind-the-scenes information, and a Friends Card that will be enable you to benefit from amazing discounts and special offers from our partners.
Friends will receive a one-week priority booking period for multi-play packages and single ticket purchases, allowing them to make the most of their additional single ticket discount and get the best seats in the house before the general public!
Friends will be emailed special presale access codes to unlock their one-week booking period. If you have any issues finding this information, please contact our Ticketing Team.
Our Subscribers scheme will remain, with discounts applied depending on the number of plays purchased in a multi-play package. Subscribers will receive 10% off multi-play packages of 3-4 plays, and 15% off multi-play packages of 5-6 plays.
It’s all about who you know, and lucky for you, we know a lot of people.
We currently have a (very long) list of partners that offer up special discounts for our Friends at some of Perth's best places to drink, dine, see and stay.
Head to the Become a Friend page to see the full list!
Friends Memberships are non-refundable, but you can choose not to renew your membership when it expires. If you have specific concerns or requests related to your membership, please contact our Ticketing Team for assistance.
If you lose your membership card, please contact our Ticketing Team, and they will arrange for a replacement card to be re-issued.
You will receive invitations and details about exclusive events via email, as well as regular communications, including e-newsletters, with information about upcoming events, news, and Friends-exclusive offers. Make sure to keep your contact details up to date to stay informed. If you have previously unsubscribed from our communications, you can opt back in through your online account, or by contacting our Ticketing Office.
To become a Friend, you can sign up on our website, visit us at the Black Swan Ticketing Office, or call our Ticketing Team. Friends Membership costs just $50 which will give you 12 months of benefits from the date of purchase. If you are booking online, simply add a Friends Membership to your cart and proceed to check out. You will start receiving your discount immediately.
Once you have become a Friend, all you have to do is log into your account on the Black Swan website and the Friends discount will automatically be applied to your purchase. If you have already selected your tickets, then the discount will be applied as soon as you enter your account details during checkout.
Discounts apply only to Adult, Concession and Student ticket prices.
To access your exclusive Friends presale periods, you will be emailed a special code, please contact our Ticketing Team if you have any issues accessing this information.
Your Friends benefits begin immediately upon purchase and last for 12 months. This includes any discounts, priority booking and access to exclusive events and offers. You will be sent a renewal reminder when you are reaching the end of the 12 months.
Friends will receive a one-week priority booking period for multi-play packages and single ticket purchases, allowing them to make the most of their additional single ticket discount and get the best seats in the house before the general public!
Friends will be emailed special presale access codes to unlock their one-week booking period. If you have any issues finding this information, please contact our Ticketing Team.
It’s all about who you know, and lucky for you, we know a lot of people.
We currently have a (very long) list of partners that offer up special discounts for our Friends at some of Perth's best places to drink, dine, see and stay.
Head to the Become a Friend page to see the full list!
If you lose your membership card, please contact our Ticketing Team, and they will arrange for a replacement card to be re-issued.
You can become a Subscriber by purchasing a multi-play package and then simply choose the productions you want to see. To receive your discounts, all your tickets must be purchased in the same transaction.
Your Friends card will usually be posted out to you within 2 weeks of signing up – but you will receive an email confirming that you can access all the benefits immediately. In busy times, such as Season Launch, your Friends card may take a little longer to arrive with your tickets, if you have purchased a subscription.
Being a Friend and being a Subscriber are two different things.
A Subscriber is anyone who purchases a multi-play package, which allows you to receive a discount of 10% off tickets. You do not receive any additional benefits as a Subscriber and tickets must be purchased in the same transaction.
As a Friend, you will enjoy a host of benefits, including priority booking, free exchanges, and most importantly, ticket discounts of 20% off multi-play packages and 10% off all single ticket purchases.
As a Friend, you will also receive invitations to exclusive events, behind-the-scenes information, and a Friends Card that will be enable you to benefit from amazing discounts and special offers from our partners.
Our Subscribers scheme will remain, with discounts applied depending on the number of plays purchased in a multi-play package. Subscribers will receive 10% off multi-play packages of 3-4 plays, and 15% off multi-play packages of 5-6 plays.
Friends Memberships are non-refundable, but you can choose not to renew your membership when it expires. If you have specific concerns or requests related to your membership, please contact our Ticketing Team for assistance.
You will receive invitations and details about exclusive events via email, as well as regular communications, including e-newsletters, with information about upcoming events, news, and Friends-exclusive offers. Make sure to keep your contact details up to date to stay informed. If you have previously unsubscribed from our communications, you can opt back in through your online account, or by contacting our Ticketing Office.