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The Shepherd's Hut

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The Shepherd's Hut

09 May - 31 May

Heath Ledger Theatre

A raw, poetic and unforgettable exploration of masculinity, isolation, forgiveness…and the violence of hope.

The Shepherd's Hut

A Black Swan commission and World Premiere

A POWERFUL REIMAGINING OF TIM WINTON'S ACCLAIMED STORY

Change is hard and hope is violent.

Jaxie Clackton is 15, furious, and on the run from the wreckage of his past.

Crossing WA’s saltlands, he's doesn't know exactly what he's looking for… maybe freedom, maybe himself.

What he finds instead is Fintan MacGillis, a disgraced Irish priest living alone in exile, in a crumbling shepherd’s hut at the edge of the world. The two outcasts form an unexpected and fragile bond. But as dangerous secrets surface, man and boy are forced into a reckoning with their past; each confronted with a life-changing choice.

Commissioned by Black Swan and premiering in Perth, this stunning new adaptation of Tim Winton’s beloved novel is brought to the stage by acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry (Boy Swallows Universe, Tim) and director Matt Edgerton.

The Shepherd’s Hut is a raw, poetic and unforgettable exploration of masculinity, isolation, forgiveness…and the violence of hope.

Commissioning Patron

PREVIEWS

ADULT

CONCESSION

STUDENT

A Reserve

$75.00

$70.00

$40.00

B Reserve

$65.00

$60.00

$40.00

C Reserve

$35.00

TUES / WED EVENINGS & MATINEES

ADULT

CONCESSION

STUDENT

Premium

$100.00

A Reserve

$90.00

$80.00

$45.00

B Reserve

$79.00

$69.00

$45.00

C Reserve

$35.00


THURS/ FRI/ SAT EVENINGS & SUNDAYS

ADULT

CONCESSION

STUDENT

Premium

$119.00

A Reserve

$99.00

$90.00

$45.00

B Reserve

$85.00

$75.00

$45.00

C Reserve

$35.00


$30 UNDER 30

  • If you are between 17 and 30 years old, you can enjoy great theatre at great value with $30 tickets on B and C Reserve seats, 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.
  • To activate this code please click here, or use the promo code CONNECTIX25 when selecting your seats. Please note this code can only be used 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

09 May - 31 May

Venue

Heath Ledger Theatre

Pricing

Tickets between $30.00 - $119.00

Duration

This production is currently under development & duration will be confirmed closer to the performance.

Content Warning

This production contains coarse language, adult themes, references to/simulated violence including family & domestic violence, and sexual references.

Wheelchair accessible venue

Audio description & Tactile tour

Auslan signed performance

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

Single tickets go
on sale 14/10/2025

Single tickets are currently on sale to Black Swan Friends only. To find out how you can become a Friend, please click learn more.

Key

Friends Only

Preview Show

Performance Type

Accessible Shows

Audio description and tactile tour

Auslan signed performance

Captioned

Key

Friends Only

Preview Show

May

Accessible Shows

Audio description and tactile tour

Auslan signed performance

Captioned

Artists

Tim McGarry

Tim McGarry

Writer

Tim Winton

Tim Winton

Writer

George Shevtsov

Cast

Matt Edgerton

Matt Edgerton

Director

Bruce McKinven

Bruce McKinven

Set & Costume Designer

Lucy Birkinshaw

Lucy Birkinshaw

Lighting Designer

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