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Your first look at The Children by Lucy Kirkwood
An atomic reckoning of love and legacy, The Children is set to open in August.
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Audiences React to Prima Facie
Hear what our audiences have to say about our brand-new production of Prima Facie by Suzie Miller.
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Prima Facie by Suzie Miller
Black Swan's brand-new production of Suzie Miller's Olivier Award-winning play, Prima Facie has captivated and moved Perth audiences...
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Kate & Sophia chat about Prima Facie
The pair discuss Prima Facie and its worldwide success, and the pressures of handling such an important and relevant subject matter.
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Audiences react to RBG: Of Many, One by Suzie Miller
Watch our audience react to the powerful and moving ļ»æRBG: Of Many, Oneļ»æ by Suzie Miller.
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Our 2024 PIGGY-BACK-DRAFT Commission Recipient
After an extensive submission and interview process, Black Swan are excited to announce writer Gita Bezard as the recipient of the 2024...
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Audiences React to Barracking for the Umpire
Watch our audience react to the moving and heart-felt family drama, Barracking for the Umpire by Andrea Gibbs.
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Hear from Barracking's Pippa and Steve
Read this interview with real life husband and wife, Pippa Grandison and Steve Le Marquand, who play Delveen and Doug Williams in...
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Behind the Story with Andrea Gibbs
Barracking for the Umpire playwright Andrea Gibbs shares with you the touching story of her father and how it inspired her debut play.
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Hear from Suzie Miller, writer of RBG: Of Many, One and Prima Facie
In this interview with Suzie Miller, the Olivier Award-winning playwright discusses her history as a lawyer, and how she came to write...
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We've cast our Tessa
Rising Australian actor Sophia Forrest has been cast in the pivotal role of Tessa Ensler in Black Swanās exciting new production of Prima...
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The Pool by Steve Rodgers
Beloved by audiences and critics alike, ļ»æThe Poolļ»æ by Steve Rodgers is a nostalgic and heart-warming celebration of the power of community.
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Audiences react to The Pool by Steve Rodgers
Watch our audience react to the innovative and heart-warming show, The Pool by Steve Rodgers, presented in association with Perth Festival.
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Steve Rodgers and Kate Champion discuss The Pool
Writer Steve Rodgers and Director Kate Champion discuss the inspiration behind The Pool.
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Your first look at The Pool by Steve Rodgers
Are you ready for theatre that makes a splash? The Pool by Steve Rodgers, is theatre like you've never seen (or heard) before.
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Watch the Dirty Birds on stage
Australiaās beloved McElhinney sisters share the stage for the very first time, taking on starring roles in their debut play, Dirty...
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A Roundtable Discussion with the Stars and Creatives of Dirty Birds
ļ»æTake your seat at the table with the stars and creatives of Dirty Birds, as they let you in on the story, inspiration, and creative...
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Interview with Wardrobe Manager Lynn Ferguson
Black Swan's wardrobe manager Lynn Ferguson sat down with The West Australian to discuss what she enjoys about her role at the company.
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Q&A with Playwright Andrew Bovell
Black Swan welcomes back one of Australiaās most celebrated writers for the stage and screen - Andrew Bovell with Things I Know To Be True.
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Breaking the Silence with Ian Michael
Director Ian Michael (co-writer of York) talks about his connection to The Bleeding Tree and how he plans to give it new life.
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Q&A "A Nose By Any Other Name" With Virginia Gay
Actor and playwright Virginia Gay discusses writing a Cyrano not just for the 21st century but for Melbourne in the aftermath of 2020.