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Season 2025

Blue

Past Show - Season 2025

23 May - 08 Jun

Studio Underground

Blue is a life-affirming deep dive into a young person’s journey through life, loss, mental wellbeing and early adulthood.

"AN IMPRESSIVE DEBUT BY A TALENTED YOUNG ARTIST WHO WRITES WITH A FRESHNESS AND VULNERABILITY.”

The Sydney Morning Herald

Blue

GETTING OLDER IS INEVITABLE, BUT GROWING UP TAKES COURAGE

When Mark moved out of home for the first time, his mum started writing him letters – just checking in, staying in touch, keeping a gentle hold on her son. Until one letter brings news no one wants to hear.

Today, alone in his apartment on a quiet, ordinary morning, Mark needs to try and make some sense of his young life. He needs to work out how to go on with the day, his studies, and the fragility of living. He needs us to hear his story, and the story of his family.

A tender monologue written by proud Kamilaroi man, and Heartbreak High star, Thomas Weatherall, Blue is a life-affirming deep dive into a young person’s journey through life, loss, mental wellbeing and early adulthood.

Supporting Partners

Blue was first produced by Belvoir St Theatre in 2023

Please note this performance has a strict lockout, and latecomers will not be admitted to the theatre. Due to the intimate nature of the performance, patrons who need to leave during its duration are not able to be re-admitted.

Please plan accordingly and allow yourself additional travel time.

We understand that the subject matter of Blue may have been distressing for some audience members.

If you need to talk to someone, our team have collated a list of organisations who can provide support and and educational resources. You can view them here.

PREVIEW PERFORMANCES

$50.00 Adult
$45.00 Concession
$20.00 Student

SAVER PERFORMANCES (Tue/Wed evenings & Wed/Sat Matinees)

$65.00 Adult
$60.00 Concession
$20.00 Student

STANDARD PERFORMANCES (Thu/Fri/Sat evenings & Sundays)

$75.00 Adult
$70.00 Concession
$20.00 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.

CONNECTIX

Connectix tickets are for people who face social barriers to attending the theatre or who are experiencing economic hardship, especially those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, or culturally and/or linguistically diverse. To book $25 Connectix tickets, use the code CONNECTIX when selecting your seats. This offer is only applicable on A, B & C Reserve seats with a limit of 2 tickets per transaction, and 10 tickets per performance.

PRICING & FEE INFORMATION

For group bookings phone (08) 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 May - 08 Jun

Venue

Studio Underground

Pricing

Tickets between $20.00 - $75.00

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)

Content Warning

Themes of depression and suicide, and coarse language. This production contains lighting effects that may simulate strobe lighting, including reflections from spinning mirrors.

For additional content warnings, please click here.

Wheelchair accessible venue

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.