Black Swan’s latest outing attempts to draw the parallels between the Orwellian source material and modern times.
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THEATRE REVIEW: Every Brilliant Thing is as funny as it is thoughtful
This is life affirming theatre in the truest sense of the phrase.
THEATRE REVIEW: Playthings has enough heart to make up for some shortcomings
For anyone predisposed to a good coming-of-age tale, this one should tick all the right boxes.
Black Swan State Theatre Company and The Blue Room Theatre join forces
Black Swan State Theatre Company and The Blue Room Theatre join forces to build the careers of Western Australia’s most promising emerging artists.
PERTH FESTIVAL REVIEW: Black Swan brings the magic of 'Cloudstreet' to the stage
Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet has become almost required reading for anyone living in Perth since its publication in 1991. This Perth Festival, the Black Swan State Theatre Company have brought this beloved story back to stages for an epic production at His Majesty’s Theatre.
THEATRE REVIEW: Fully Sikh is a portrait of multicultural millennial Australia
What does it mean to be ‘Australian’? Furthermore, does the presence of such a supposed singular culture provide legitimate grounding to distinguish the ‘other’ from those deemed ‘Australians’? History lays down something of a jigsaw puzzle in reflection of this; a piece of which is provided by Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa in Fully Sikh, a Barking Gecko Theatre and Black Swan State Theatre Company co-production.
THEATRE REVIEW: Black is the New White is uproariously funny
Originally commissioned by Sydney Theatre Co and brought to Perth thanks to the Black Swan Theatre Company, Black is the New White is a blessing to behold. It manages to challenge and educate audiences on complicated themes while delivering lightning-quick comedy that will leave you in stitches the entire way through.
THEATRE REVIEW: Medea was commendable but left something to be desired
It is hard not to be moved by a tale of a desperate woman murdering her children to steal the future of her estranged husband. So, how was it that I left the Black Swan adaptation of Medea feeling somewhat underwhelmed?
Theatre Review: Black Swan's "Our Town" is "a celebration of universal truths"
Director Clare Watson and a fantastic cast and crew have brought a unique touch to one of the most performed plays in the English language.