Black Swan State Theatre Company of Western Australia acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live.

First Nations People have been telling stories on this country for many thousands of years, and we acknowledge their incredible contribution to the cultural and environmental landscape we reside in.

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The Shepherd's Hut is "superb"

Written by Black Swan State Theatre Company 18 May 2026 2 min

A young boy at the precipice of his life, an old man nearing the end of his, and an unlikely bond that will forever change them. The Shepherd’s Hut explores the beauty of vulnerability and humanity in the most brutal of environments.

Watch the video above to get a glimpse of what you can expect from this "impressive" adaptation of Tim Winton's beloved novel (ArtsHub), "expertly reimagined" by playwright Tim McGarry (The West Australian).

The Shepherd's Hut is showing at the Heath Ledger Theatre until Sunday 31 May.