Black Swan State Theatre Company in Perth, Western Australia | Performance & event venue

Black Swan State Theatre Company

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6212 9300

Address: State Theatre Centre of WA, Level 1, 182 William Street 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.bsstc.com.au/

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25.01.2022 FISH: Do stories? LESTER: No. I'm all out of stories, Fish. I can't even work up a decent joke. FISH: The farm ones, Lestah. Stories! LESTER: All right. Well ...... Happy Fathers Day to our Black Swan Family! We know not everyone can celebrate the way they want to this year but we hope all the dads out there can still make it a special day regardless

24.01.2022 What is the state of the arts in North America right now? How are communities in Michigan staying connected in the time of social distancing? Part 2 of Our Place in this World saw Rick Heath chat with guest speakers Ben Dietschi Senior Consultant at the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland- and Cayenne Harris - Vice President of Education and Community at the University Musical Society (UMS) of the University of Michigan (USA). Watch the full recording here.

24.01.2022 Thanks to the support of the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, Black Swan is pleased to announce a new playwright development program Funny Girl. The program will commission and encourage female stand-up comedians to write new comedic theatre scripts for Black Swan to stage in future years. Our first participant is well known actor, comedian, and ABC presenter Andrea Gibbs, who commences work on Barracking for the Umpire with dramaturgical input from our Literary Director Pol...ly Low. 'Funny Girl' will run from 2020 to 2022 and will create theatre that delights existing audiences, engages new audiences, and makes us all laugh.

23.01.2022 At the beginning of the month on a brisk and bright Saturday afternoon, the team from "York" headed east for a public reading of the play at the York Town Hall. The community were able to hear the whole play from start to finish. Everyone was able to mingle with the cast and creative team and were also given the privilege of hearing the York Indigenous Youth Choir Mooditj Coolalingas! Thanks to everyone who joined and we can't wait to bring "York" on stage! Photos by Dana Weeks.

22.01.2022 Chookas to all the Drama WACE students who completed their practical examinations over the last two weeks! During Term 3, Black Swan facilitated Original Solo Performance (OSP) workshops at 12 schools with over 180 enthusiastic students. Hearty appreciation for keeping our teaching artists busy! A big thanks to City of Joondalup, Fortescue Metals Group and Crown Packer for supporting these workshops. Image: Unsung Heroes OSP workshops with Jo Morris at Lake Joondalup Baptist College - LJBC

22.01.2022 Thank you OUTinPerth, we are really excited to present a reboot of the classic Oklahoma! and agree that casting Emily Havea as Curly McLain will provide a whole new spin to the story's central love triangle. https://bit.ly/3iiKBXA

22.01.2022 Want to hear what weve been up to this past month? Watch our latest monthly executive update from our ED Rick Heath.

21.01.2022 Thanks to the support of the Malcolm Robertson Foundation and City of Perth, Black Swan is pleased to announce a new playwright development program ‘Funny Girl’. The program will commission and encourage female stand-up comedians to write new comedic theatre scripts for Black Swan to stage in future years. Our first participant is well known actor, comedian, and ABC presenter Andrea Gibbs, who commences work on Barracking for the Umpire with dramaturgical input from our Lit...erary Director Polly Low. 'Funny Girl' will run from 2020 to 2022 and will create theatre that delights existing audiences, engages new audiences, and makes us all laugh.

19.01.2022 Join Executive Director Rick Heath, Executive Director of the NYUAD Arts Center Bill Bragin, and Head of Culture, Sport and Tourism at Durham County Council Alison Clark 3pm Perth time today for a casual conversation about the state of the arts locally and internationally and its role in these uncertain times. Called "one of the most influential figures in the New York live-music business by The New York Times, Bill was previously director of public programming of Lincoln Ce...nter for the Performing Arts in New York. His background in the live music industry has also seen him work for SXSW, Ted, and WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo). Alison has had a 25 year career inn arts and culture leadership. Prior to her current tenure at Durham County Council, Alison headed up the Arts Council England for 15 years, the last 6 as director of the north west and national director for Combined Arts raising profile and investment for arts venues and practices. RSVP to the Facebook group to be notified when we are going live: https://www.facebook.com/events/611046042938916

19.01.2022 In an alternate universe the adaptation of George Orwells "Animal Farm" would have had its opening night at State Theatre Centre of Western Australia this weekend. Listen in to ABC Radio Nationals interview with political powerhouse Van Badham. The team at Black Swan State Theatre Company look forward immensely to presenting your take on this revolutionary allegory.

19.01.2022 I hope that itll serve as a ghost light to remind audiences that the theatre is there and is waiting for them when we are ready to assemble again. Hear from directors Joe Paradise Lui, Emily McLean and the cast of Unsung Heroes speak about their experience lifting their work from the stage to the screen. Watch all 5 Unsung Heroes monologues on demand until Sunday 9 August. Register via our website to receive the link and password to watch: https://bit.ly/3h3ecnH

18.01.2022 I think there is a sense of will at the moment that I am optimistic about. Australian artists and arts workers are renowned for their commitment and dedication to their craft. We will come out of the other side of this pandemic stronger with the knowledge that soon we will be welcoming our audiences back to the theatre. Hear from our Executive Director Rick Heath discuss what the future looks like for the arts post-COVID. https://buff.ly/3fWqRb9 - Business News... Thanks to the Alex Hotel for hosting the photo shoot!

18.01.2022 What is the state of the arts in North America right now? How are artistic communities in Michigan staying connected in the time of social distancing? Join us for Part Two of Our Place In This World tomorrow at 9am on Facebook Live with Ben Dietschi, senior consultant with the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland, and Cayenne Harris, Vice President of Education and Community at the UMS of the University of Michigan. Ben has over 10 years of art man...agement experience informed by a 16-year career in the arts. Prior to joining the Institute, Ben was executive director of Soundstreams, Canadas leading contemporary music and opera producer, and before that, founded Spectrum Music, an intrepid concert series in Toronto which brings contemporary music to uninitiated audiences by composing music about popular themes in fields like astronomy, literature, and history. Before joining UMS, Cayenne served as Vice President of Unlimited Lyric, the education and community engagement arm of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. At Lyric she established and fostered partnerships with more than 50 Chicago-area organisations, commissioned four world premiere operas and created a variety of innovative programs and performances. Prior to this she was Director of New Initiatives at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Institute. A former French horn player, Cayenne received music degrees in performance from San Francisco State University and Yale University. RSVP to the Facebook event to be notified when we are going live:https://bit.ly/34CtbC9

18.01.2022 Want to hear what we've been up to this past month? Watch our latest monthly executive update from our ED Rick Heath.

18.01.2022 Presented in partnership with Wesfarmers Arts, Black Swan is today announcing a new digital initiative Our Place in This World. The series provides the opportunity for people interested in the arts to engage in a series of conversations led by Executive Director Rick Heath focusing on the phrase our place in this world with arts executives from Tel Aviv to Toronto and Dubai to County Durham. The first event will see Rick chat with Bill Bragin Executive Director, The Ar...ts Center at New York University Abu Dhabi (UAE); and Alison Clark Head of Culture, Leisure Sport and Tourism at Durham County Council (Durham, United Kingdom). RSVP to our Facebook event to be notified when the live stream is starting: https://buff.ly/2YfLJEc Artwork by local Noongar artist Bradley Kickett.

18.01.2022 We might not be able to welcome you back to the theatre yet but Luna On SX can welcome you back to the cinema! Thanks to Madman Films, we have 5 x double passes to giveaway to see Liam Neeson's new film Made in Italy at Luna on SX from August 13. To win, register to watch Unsung Heroes via our website. Available on demand before Sunday 9 August: https://bit.ly/3h3ecnH

17.01.2022 How do you do costume fittings with actors when physical distancing restrictions are in place? Hear from our Wardrobe Manager Lynn Ferguson explain the process behind costume designing Unsung Heroes during COVID and the decisions behind each piece. Unsung Heroes is available to watch until midnight tonight! Register now to receive the link to the on demand platform: https://bit.ly/3h3ecnH

17.01.2022 In an alternate universe the adaptation of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" would have had its opening night at State Theatre Centre of Western Australia this weekend. Listen in to ABC Radio National's interview with political powerhouse Van Badham. The team at Black Swan State Theatre Company look forward immensely to presenting your take on this revolutionary allegory.

16.01.2022 Part 5 of Our Place In This World was held with Rick and CEO of the Ghetto Film School, Stosh Mintek (New York) and Founder of the Alma Salem Bureau for Curation and Cultural Advisory Alma Salem (Canada). Watch the full conversation below.

16.01.2022 Fully Sikh. Water. The Torrents. Which was your favourite set from our 2019 season?

16.01.2022 Don't miss the final instalment of Our Place In This World tomorrow 9:30am AWST. Rick's last conversation will be with CEO of the Ghetto Film School Stosh Mintek (New York), and Founder of the Alma Salem Bureau for Curation and Cultural Advisory Alma Salem (Canada). RSVP to our Facebook event to be reminded when we are going live: https://business.facebook.com/events/2749282088649196/

16.01.2022 Ian is one of the most passionate, dedicated actors, playwrights, and theatre makers we have had the pleasure of working with. This video exemplifies that. As we continue development on his debut production York co-written with Chris Isaacs, we look forward to bringing you this important and epic production to the stage soon.

16.01.2022 FISH: Do stories? LESTER: No. Im all out of stories, Fish. I cant even work up a decent joke. FISH: The farm ones, Lestah. Stories! LESTER: All right. Well ...... Happy Fathers Day to our Black Swan Family! We know not everyone can celebrate the way they want to this year but we hope all the dads out there can still make it a special day regardless

16.01.2022 What does the future of the arts look like post-#COVID? How can we rebuild as an industry during these uncertain times? Part 3 of #OurPlaceInThisWorld sees Black Swan Executive Director Rick Heath joined by special guests Bryan Joseph Lee, Director of Public Forum at The Public Theater, one of the America's first nonprofit theatres in New York; and Palencia J.Turner, Sr. Vice President, Advancement at Idyllwild Arts, the internationally-acclaimed residential arts high school in Idyllwild, California. Join us tomorrow morning 9:30amAWST live on our Facebook page to hear and engage with our host and guests.

14.01.2022 Brush up on your music theatre knowledge and tune into Richard Carroll’s Every Musical Ever, one of the most popular musical theatre podcasts in the world. Each week, Richard discusses in detail a different musical with special guests including Perth's own Joel Creasey and Lucy Durack, Leigh Sales, David Campbell, Virginia Gay and Julia Zemiro. Richard Carroll is directing Oklahoma! on the Heath Ledger stage from 28 Nov. ... https://bit.ly/2SCcy2n

14.01.2022 Due to popular demand, we are delighted to announce tonight that we are extending access to all 5 Unsung Heroes monologues on demand until MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 9 AUGUST! Enjoy local theatre in the comfort of your own home via our private Vimeo channel. Register to receive access instructions: https://bit.ly/3h3ecnH

13.01.2022 Meet the full cast of Oklahoma! We can’t wait to get you all in the rehearsal room face to face, dancing up a Wild West storm right on our own Heath Ledger Stage. Yee-haw!! Oklahoma! Will run from 28 Nov - 20 Dec. ... Due to Phase 4 COVID restrictions still in place, seating is extremely limited. Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3li9rsF

12.01.2022 We made Urban List Perths things to do this week list! Dont forget - you can watch all 5 Unsung Heroes monologues on demand until Sunday 9 August!

12.01.2022 'I do not take the ability to be in a room rehearsing with a director and stage manager lightly. Amongst the many other privileges in my life, in the time of COVID this was particularly special, and I have immense gratitude to Black Swan for affording me that. The fact the story could be shared to audiences, albeit in a different medium, validated me as an artist at a time when the value of art itself was being questioned in our country. In this regard, Black Swan is a true l...eader of our sector and industry.' - Chris Isaacs, writer and performer of The Unremarkable and Ordinary Life of Carmela Caterina Tassone (Née Panaia). The creation of Unsung Heroes would not have been made possible without the generous support of our donors and partners. If you can, we would greatly appreciate any contributions towards our Annual Giving Fund. Even just $10 will make a huge difference. Donations can be made here: https://bit.ly/33NIMi1 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Unsung Heroes over the past few weeks. We are so warmed by the amazing feedback we have received and happy to have brought these works to you at home during this time of uncertainty.

12.01.2022 We are so pleased by the wonderful feedback our audience has shared with us over the past 2 weeks for Unsung Heroes. Remember you can watch all 5 solo performances on demand until midnight Sunday 9 August. Register via the form on our homepage to get the details: https://bit.ly/3h3ecnH

11.01.2022 Join Rick and Martin Posta from the Signal Festival, Prague, and Sigal Cohen, Connecting the Dots, Tel Aviv.

10.01.2022 Van Badham recently spoke with ABC Radio National about her life as a writer, as a journalist, and daughter, as well as adapting Animal Farm in the context of the 2020 US election. Listen to the interview online now.

10.01.2022 From Perth to Abu Dhabi to County Durham, UK. Hear from Executive Director Rick Heath as he meets (online) with Executive Artistic Director of The NYUAD Arts Center and Head of Culture, Sport and Tourism from Durham County Council as they discuss what the challenges have been for their arts communities, what opportunities there are looking forward, and if any of them became experts in sourdough baking during COVID.

09.01.2022 "If you can dream it you can be it." Watch Our Place In This World - Part Three with Rick Heath and guest speakers Bryan Joseph Lee, Director of Public Forum at The Public Theater, New York, and Palencia J.Turner, Sr. Vice President, Advancement at Idyllwild Arts. Tune in Tuesday 15 September at 3:00pm AWST for Our Place In This World - Part Four. Our guest speakers are Martin Pota, CEO and Co-Founder, Signal Festival (Prague), and Sigal Cohen, CEO and Founder, Connecting Th...e Dots. A big thank you to our partner Wesfarmers Arts for supporting this series. We look forward to seeing you all next week.

08.01.2022 How do you make TV and film in a socially distant world? How can artists expand the reach of their work globally when borders are closed? Join us for the final instalment of ‘Our Place in this World’ with Executive Director Rick Heath, CEO of the Ghetto Film School Stosh Mintek (New York), and Founder of the Alma Salem Bureau for Curation and Cultural Advisory Alma Salem (Canada). To be notified when the live stream is starting, click "Going" on this Facebook Event. ... https://fb.me/e/4sHc5hmu3

08.01.2022 How has COVID impacted the Israeli arts and culture sector? What is the biggest concern for arts industry leaders in the Czech Republic? Martin Posta of the Signal Festival (Prague) and Sigal Cohen of Connecting The Dots (Tel Aviv) join Rick for Part 4 of Our Place In This World tomorrow at 3pm AWST. Participate in the conversation around the role of the arts now and in the future, what the speakers are looking forward to, and how the arts scene in their countries are growin...g against the backdrop of a global pandemic. Be notified when we're going live by RSVP'ing to this event: https://www.facebook.com/events/735565283656605

06.01.2022 Exciting news for #Oklahoma! fans today! Visit our website to find out who has been cast in the role of Curly!

06.01.2022 We cant think of anything better to do today than staying in bed! Whilst youre there why not watch all Unsung Heroes monologues on demand! Its not too late to register and instructions for how to access the on demand platform will be emailed to you straight away. Register via the form on our website now: https://bit.ly/3h3ecnH

06.01.2022 Black Swan State Theatre Company are saddened to hear of the passing of writer and director Aidan Fennessy. Aidan has had a long association with the company with commissioned works National Interest and House on the Lake. More recently he collaborated with Clare Watson our Artistic Director on What Rhymes with Cars and Girls for Melbourne Theatre Company. ... A man of huge talent and passion, Aidan will be missed here in the West. The board and team of Black Swan State Theatre Company sends our love and thoughts to his family and our colleagues Melbourne Theatre Company. House on the Lake Opening Night: actor Kenneth Ransom, Aidan Fennessy, actor Marthe Rovik and director Stuart Halusz (Photo by Rebecca Mansell Photography)

05.01.2022 "All that remains of her are a few immigration documents and the stories people tell." Watch this exclusive clip from Chris Isaacs' inspiring monologue about his grandmother Carmela then watch the full version on demand via our Vimeo channel. Register your details using the form on our website to get the details:https://bit.ly/3h3ecnH

05.01.2022 A reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life #theresmoretosay #RUOKDay

04.01.2022 This Wednesday evening we gathered together at our neighbourhood partner Shadow Wine Bar & Dining Room for our annual Chairs Dinner. Hosted by Nicola Forrest, the event is an important occasion to celebrate our partners. This year was more important than most with our partners full supporting our decision to postpone our 2020 season until Oklahoma! as a result of the COVID pandemic. Their support allowed us to Keep Creativity Alive, providing over 160 weeks of full time empl...oyment for our cast and creatives; supporting the development and telling of new Western Australian work; and providing free community access to online theatrical experiences. Thank you to all our partners. We look forward to seeing you again for Oklahoma! in November. Photos by Matt Jelonek. Fortescue Metals Group Minderoo Foundation Wesfarmers Arts City of Perth KPMG Perth Airport St John of God Health Care Rohan Jewellers Adina Serviced Apartments Sandalford Wines Singapore Airlines Business News JCDecaux Painted Dog Research Strange Animals Known Associates Events Alex Hotel Shadow Wine Bar & Dining Room

04.01.2022 Do you know someone who loves theatre and providing excellent customer service? Black Swan is currently recruiting for a permanent part time Ticketing Officer to join the team. Share this post to who you have in mind. Visit our website for more information https://bit.ly/3b2aTvj Black Swan aims to be an inclusive organisation and people of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

04.01.2022 Part 4 of Our Place In This World was held with Rick and Martin Posta, CEO and co-founder, from the Signal Festival, Prague, and Sigal Cohen, CEO and founder of Connecting the Dots, Tel Aviv. Watch the full conversation below.

02.01.2022 I do not take the ability to be in a room rehearsing with a director and stage manager lightly. Amongst the many other privileges in my life, in the time of COVID this was particularly special, and I have immense gratitude to Black Swan for affording me that. The fact the story could be shared to audiences, albeit in a different medium, validated me as an artist at a time when the value of art itself was being questioned in our country. In this regard, Black Swan is a true l...eader of our sector and industry. - Chris Isaacs, writer and performer of The Unremarkable and Ordinary Life of Carmela Caterina Tassone (Ne Panaia). The creation of Unsung Heroes would not have been made possible without the generous support of our donors and partners. If you can, we would greatly appreciate any contributions towards our Annual Giving Fund. Even just $10 will make a huge difference. Donations can be made here: https://bit.ly/33NIMi1 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Unsung Heroes over the past few weeks. We are so warmed by the amazing feedback we have received and happy to have brought these works to you at home during this time of uncertainty.