Kate Champion’s 2026 program for Black Swan State Theatre Company showcases big names, big stories and the power of partnerships, writes Stephen Bevis

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Western Australia’s arts playground

7 October 2025
Kate Champion’s 2026 program for Black Swan State Theatre Company showcases big names, big stories and the power of partnerships, writes Stephen Bevis

2 June 2023
With powerful performances and impeccable staging, Kate Champion’s direction of Andrew Bovell’s Things I Know To Be True impresses David Zampatti, even if he has some doubts about the play.

14 November 2022
Black Swan artistic director Kate Champion sees her first season as a bridging year, one in which to listen and learn rather than impose her vision. But not everyone is happy about the dearth of local talent in the 2023 season, writes Mark Naglazas.