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Matt Edgerton announced as next Artistic Director

Written by Black Swan State Theatre Company 6 July 2026 2 min

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of acclaimed Australian theatre maker Matt Edgerton as Black Swan’s next Artistic Director.

An award-winning director, dramaturg, writer and actor with over 25 years’ experience across Australia’s theatre sector, Matt will commence full time as Artistic Director at the beginning of 2027, succeeding Kate Champion as she concludes her term at the end of this year.

Matt is widely recognised for creating bold, inventive theatre that connects deeply with audiences, and brings an exceptional record of artistic leadership and new work development. He has worked for leading theatre companies around the country, and has also enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Black Swan, directing The Shepherd's Hut, The Seed and Fully Sikh, and appearing on stage in Plainsong and Speaking in Tongues.

"Black Swan gave me my first professional break in the epic Plainsong, directed by its founding Artistic Director Andrew Ross. Nearly thirty years later, it is the greatest honour of my career to be appointed as the Company’s sixth Artistic Director."

We’re excited for Matt to lead us into our next chapter and build upon the strong artistic legacy established under Kate Champion’s leadership, while shaping an exciting future for Black Swan.

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