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  • A family of five in a lounge room, some seated on couches, others standing behind the furniture, look as if they are having an argument. They are the cast of Andrea Gibbs' Barracking for the Umpire. Tender and funny debut hits the mark
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    Tender and funny debut hits the mark

    20 October 2022

    Footy is embedded in our culture, for better or worse. Andrea Gibbs kicks a winning goal with an insightful exploration of the sport’s impact on one family, writes Claire Trolio.

    Reading time • 6 minutesTheatre
  • A woman in a floral dress slow dances with a man in brown trousers, white shirt and tie against a backdrop of a family living room. Atmospheric green light is reflected on the ceiling Cinematic staging raises strong Glass
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    Cinematic staging raises strong Glass

    5 August 2022

    The Glass Menagerie is a 20th Century classic, and Black Swan’s revival more than does it justice, writes David Zampatti.

    Reading time • 7 minutesTheatre
  • Three actors on a stage wearing khaki coloured clothes. Two wear hats with animal ears on them, another weas a captain's hat The state of play
    Features

    The state of play

    23 March 2022

    After many challenges during its 10-year residency at the State Theatre Centre of WA, questions hang over Black Swan’s role as the state’s flagship theatre company. Mark Naglazas reports.

    Reading time • 10 minutesTheatre
  • York_production still_17_HR. Shakira Clanton, Jacob Narkle. Image credit Philip Gostelow Haunting new play is a must-see
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    Haunting new play is a must-see

    23 July 2021

    Weaving together thrilling ghost stories and chilling accounts of WA’s brutal colonial past, Black Swan State Theatre Company’s York tells a tale we all need to hear, says Bruce Denny, in his debut review for Seesaw.

    Reading time • 6 minutesTheatre
  • Unmasking our unsung heroes
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    Unmasking our unsung heroes

    20 July 2020

    Sure, you can enjoy Black Swan State Theatre Company’s latest season from your couch but more importantly, Ara Jansen discovers a handful of local stories to remind us heroes don’t always wear tights.

    Reading time • 7 minutesTheatre
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