17 Jul - 08 Aug
Heath Ledger Theatre
A precious window into the mind of a man fighting to hold on to who he is, and a daughter trying against all odds to help him.
The Father
17 Jul - 08 Aug
Heath Ledger Theatre
A precious window into the mind of a man fighting to hold on to who he is, and a daughter trying against all odds to help him.
The Father
WINNER OF THE MOLIÈRE AWARD FOR BEST PLAY
André lives a quiet life in his Parisian apartment. But things are getting weird... For one, his watch is missing again. Strangers keep showing up unannounced and the furniture has a mind of its own. On top of that, his daughter is definitely up to something. But what?
Unflinching, funny and exquisitely crafted, The Father offers us a precious window into the mind of a man fighting to hold on to who he is, and a daughter trying against all odds to help him. Testing love, family, and reality to its limits, The Father is deeply relatable and radical in its honesty.
Directed by incoming Artistic Director Matt Edgerton, and with a host of Western Australia’s finest actors, The Father is a modern theatrical masterpiece bound to remain in your memory.
LE PÈRE in its original French production was first presented at the Theatre Hebertot, Paris, on September 11, 2012, starring Robert Hirsch, directed by Ladislas Chollat. The play has been awarded several Molière Awards, including Best Play. The Father, in this English translation by Christopher Hampton, was commissioned by the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath and premiered in October 2014.
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 | $105.00 | ||
A Reserve | $95.00 | $80.00 | $45.00 |
B Reserve | $79.00 | $69.00 | $45.00 |
C Reserve | $35.00 |
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THURS / FRI/ SAT EVENINGS & SUNDAYS | ADULT | CONCESSION | STUDENT |
Premium | $125.00 | ||
A Reserve | $105.00 | $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 CONNECTIX27 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
17 Jul - 08 Aug
Venue
Heath Ledger Theatre
Pricing
Tickets between $30.00 – $125.00
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)
Content Warning
Contains mature themes of cognitive decline, and coarse language
For additional content warnings, please click here.
Wheelchair accessible venue
Auslan signed performance
Open captioned show
Closed captioned show
Audio description & Tactile tour
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 15/10/2026
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
July
August
Accessible Shows
Audio description and tactile tour
Auslan signed performance
Captioned
Artists
Claire van der Boom
Cast
George Shevtsov
Cast
Florian Zeller
Writer
Christopher Hampton
Translator
Matt Edgerton
Director
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