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Barracking for the Umpire
23 Apr - 05 May
Subiaco Arts Centre
After a best on ground performance in 2022, Barracking for the Umpire returns for an encore Perth season before hitting the road on a regional WA tour.
Barracking for the Umpire
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
After a best on ground performance in 2022, Barracking for the Umpire returns for an encore Perth season before hitting the road on a regional WA tour.
This family drama tackles head-on the fragility of the human body and the impacts of the great game on our players, our family, and our community.
Donnybrook Football Club is set to honour its greatest son – Doug Williams.
Hard as flint. Salt of the earth.
Wife, Delveen, by his side, riding every bump with him. Feeling every head knock.
All the kids are flying home to join the celebration.
But after years of the game he loves, the sure hands of Williams are starting to fumble the ball.
The commission of Barracking for the Umpire was supported by
Restart investment to sustain and expand (RISE) fund – an Australian Government Initiative
Tickets for the regional tour will available to purchase from each venue directly.
Please note on sale dates will be at each venues' discretion, and performance dates may be subject to change.
PORT HEDLAND, Saturday 11 May 2024
BROOME, Broome Civic Centre, Week commencing Monday 13 May 2024
KARRATHA, Red Earth Arts Precinct, Week commencing Monday 20 May 2024
GERALDTON, Queens Park Theatre, Wednesday 29 May 2024
MANDURAH, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Saturday 1 June 2024. Book here.
ALBANY, Albany Entertainment Centre, Week commencing Monday 3 June 2024
ESPERANCE, Esperance Civic Centre, Wednesday 12 June 2024
MARGARET RIVER, Nala Bardip Mia (HEART), Saturday 15 June 2024. Book here.
Join the waitlist here to be notified of on sale dates in your town!
SAVER PERFORMANCES (Tue/Wed evenings & Wed/Sat Matinees)
- $65.00 Adult
- $60.00 Concession
- $40.00 Student
STANDARD PERFORMANCES (Thu/Fri/Sat evenings & Sundays)
- $75.00 Adult
- $70.00 Concession
- $40.00 Student
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
- $50.00 Adult
- $45.00 Concession
- $35.00 Student
$30 UNDER 30
- If you are between 17 and 30 years old, you can enjoy great theatre at great value with $30 tickets, subject to availability. Limit 2 $30 tickets per order.
PRICING & FEE INFORMATION
- For group bookings phone 6212 9300 or email learn@blackswantheatre.com.au - special discount pricing for schools with an ICSEA ranking of < 1000 and /or < 300 students.
- Demand-based pricing may see prices increase or decrease at any time and occur without notice. Such alterations do not entitle you to a refund or adjustment for ticket purchases prior to the revised pricing.
Dates
23 Apr - 05 May
Venue
Subiaco Arts Centre
Pricing
Tickets between $30.00 - $75.00
Duration
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Content Warning
Dementia, amnesia, partial nudity, sexual references, fog and coarse language.
For additional content warnings, please click here.
Wheelchair accessible venue
Auslan signed performance
Audio description & Tactile tour
Closed captioned show
Use the calendar below to view the dates of accessibility services available for this production. Further access information and seat guides can be found via the Accessibility Page.
Schedule
April
7:30PM
Sold Out
Barracking for the Umpire
Wednesday
24 April 2024
7:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Opening Night
7:30PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Friday
26 April 2024
7:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Standard
2:00PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Saturday
27 April 2024
2:00PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Matinee, Saver Show
7:30PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Saturday
27 April 2024
7:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Standard
6:30PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Tuesday
30 April 2024
6:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Saver Show, Post Show Q&A
Auslan Signed Performance
May
11:30AM
Barracking for the Umpire
Wednesday
1 May 2024
11:30AM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Matinee, Saver Show
6:30PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Wednesday
1 May 2024
6:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Saver Show
7:30PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Thursday
2 May 2024
7:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Standard
7:30PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Friday
3 May 2024
7:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Standard
2:00PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Saturday
4 May 2024
2:00PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Matinee, Saver Show
Audio Description & Tactile Tour
Captioned Show (Closed)
7:30PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Saturday
4 May 2024
7:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Standard
2:00PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Sunday
5 May 2024
2:00PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Matinee
Key
Sold Out
Performance Type
Accessible Show
Matinee
Opening Night
Post Show Q&A
Preview Show
Saver Show
Accessible Shows
Audio description and tactile tour
2:00PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Saturday
4 May 2024
2:00PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Matinee, Saver Show
Audio Description & Tactile Tour
Captioned Show (Closed)
Auslan signed performance
6:30PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Tuesday
30 April 2024
6:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Saver Show, Post Show Q&A
Auslan Signed Performance
Captioned
2:00PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Saturday
4 May 2024
2:00PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Matinee, Saver Show
Audio Description & Tactile Tour
Captioned Show (Closed)
Accessible Show
Matinee
Opening Night
Post Show Q&A
Preview Show
Saver Show
Accessible Shows
Audio description and tactile tour
2:00PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Saturday
4 May 2024
2:00PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Matinee, Saver Show
Audio Description & Tactile Tour
Captioned Show (Closed)
Auslan signed performance
6:30PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Tuesday
30 April 2024
6:30PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Saver Show, Post Show Q&A
Auslan Signed Performance
Captioned
2:00PM
Barracking for the Umpire
Saturday
4 May 2024
2:00PM
Subiaco Arts Centre
Mature themes, coarse language and haze effects.
Matinee, Saver Show
Audio Description & Tactile Tour
Captioned Show (Closed)
Key
Sold Out
Artists

Michael Abercromby
Cast

Pippa Grandison
Cast

Joel Jackson
Cast

Steve Le Marquand
Cast

Ebony McGuire
Cast

Jo Morris
Cast

Ian Wilkes
Cast

Andrea Gibbs
Writer

Clare Watson
Director

Polly Low
Dramaturg

Sara Chirichilli
Set & Costume Designer

Lucy Birkinshaw
Lighting Designer

Joe Paradise Lui
Composer & Sound Designer

Michael Carmody
Video Designer
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