The solo nature of the stories in Black Swan State Theatre Company’s “Unsung Heroes” is timely in more ways than one, writes David Zampatti.
Tag Archives: Black Swan State Theatre Company
Features
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.
Q&A
No clouds in Rose’s head
5 March 2020
This is the second time that actor Brenna Harding has taken on the role of Rose Pickles in the stage adaptation of Tim Winton’s epic novel Cloudstreet. A co-production by Black Swan State Theatre Company and Malthouse Theatre, directed by Matthew Lutton, the production debuted in Melbourne in 2019, and is currently playing Perth Festival. And Brenna is relishing the chance to revisit her role in the play, she tells Nina Levy.
Reviews
A tangled tale told well
23 February 2020
It takes hours to unfold, but Jan Hallam says ‘the big baggy story’ of Cloudstreet is well worth revisiting.
Features
Cream of the crop 2019
13 December 2019
Which shows were Seesaw writers’ favourites this year? What were the highlights and lowlights for the arts in WA? And which artists will our contributors be looking out for in 2020? As 2019 draws to a close, Seesaw writers reflect on the year that was and the year that will be.
Reviews
It’s finger-clicking good
16 October 2019
Review: Black Swan State Theatre Co. & Barking Gecko Theatre, ‘Fully Sikh’ ·
Studio Underground, 12 October ·
Review by Xan Ashbury ·
Kids
Spring Gig Guide for Kids
21 September 2019
Recently I attended a concert by the WA Symphony Orchestra with several eight year olds and their mothers. We sat in the choir stalls behind the …
Reviews
Building bridges with laughter
15 September 2019
Review: Black Swan presents Sydney Theatre Company, Black is the New White ·
Heath Ledger Theatre, 14 September ·
Review by Jan Hallam ·
Reviews
The power of the ordinary
13 August 2019
Review: Black Swan State Theatre Co. with WA Youth Theatre Co., Medea · State Theatre Centre of WA, 10 August · Review by David Zampatti · …
Q&A
A modern-day Medea
26 July 2019
How do you take an ancient Greek play about betrayal and revenge, that culminates in a mother murdering her two children, and reimagine it into relevance …
