PLAYLIST
"When I first read this magic account of a woman’s journey in which she transcends tragedy by navigating through her imagination, I was struck by Didion’s ability to articulate her shock and amazement at the magnitude of her loss with clarity and wit." Kate Cherry
The Year of Magical Thinking
The Year of Magical Thinking
Joan Didion’s stage adaptation of her own best-selling, award-winning memoir is an exquisite chronicle of the year she spent imagining her husband’s return after she witnessed him die suddenly of a heart attack.
Two leading lights of the Australian theatre, Helen Morse and Iain Grandage (along with his cello) will bring this highly moving memoir to life. Helen Morse has received national acclaim for her work, which shares Joan Didion’s searing quest for truth and Iain Grandage has been celebrated nationally and internationally for his lyrical compositions for theatre.
This one woman play, rich with pathos, exposes the beauty and terror that we all find in the transience of life, and celebrates the power of the imagination to help us survive.
Starring Helen Morse
Musician Iain Grandage
Musician on Tour Melanie Robinson
Director Kate Cherry
Set & Costume Designer Christina Smith
Lighting Designer Matt Scott
Composer Iain Grandage
Associate Director Paul English
The Year of Magical Thinking Regional Tour
After its Perth season The Year of Magical Thinking will embark on an extensive tour of regional WA, visiting the following venues.
27 Feb Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
28 Feb Margaret River Cultural Centre
4 Mar Albany Town Hall Theatre
7 Mar Merredin – Cummins Theatre
10 Mar Moora – Performing Arts Centre
12 Mar Geraldton – Queens Park Theatre
14 Mar Denham Town Hall
17 Mar Carnarvon Civic Centre
19 Mar Tom Price Community Recreation Centre
21 Mar Newman Recreation Centre
24 Mar Port Hedland – Matt Dann Cultural Centre
26 Mar Karratha – Walkington Theatre
28 Mar Exmouth Shire Hall
3 Apr Kununurra Leisure Centre
Visit the On The Road page for booking information.
The Year of Magical Thinking Opens to Rave Reivews
"Each element of the production - music, design and performance - is hauntingly beautiful...” The West Australian
“…a beautiful and satisfying production to remember for years to come." Theatre Australia. To read the full review online click here.
"...a remarkable performance of immense clarity; subtle, penetrating, and so acutely emotional..." Post Newspaper
"Black Swan have created magic, it augers well for the year, nobody should miss this production." Greg Ross, Theatre Australia. To read the full review online click here.
Behind The Scenes
For an insight into the sights and sounds of The Year of Magical Thinking, and to read exclusive interviews from Iain Grandage, Christina Smith and Matt Scott visit our Behind The Scenes page.
CHOOSE YOUR DATES & BOOKINGS
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| | 7th Feb 7:30pm | | ||||
| 9th Feb 7:30pm | 10th Feb 7:30pm | 11th Feb 7:30pm | 12th Feb 7:30pm | 13th Feb 7:30pm | 14th Feb 2:15pm7:30pm | |
17th Feb 7:30pm | 18th Feb 7:30pm | 19th Feb 11:00am 7:30pm | 20th Feb 7:30pm | 21st Feb 2:15pm 7:30pm | 22nd Feb 5:00pm | |
| 24th Feb 7:30pm | 25th Feb 7:30pm |
Individual Tickets
Standard: $48
Concession: $40
Previews: $38
Students: $20 (secondary or tertiary, with photo ID)
Groups 8+: $40
(plus 1 free ticket for every 10 tickets bought)
Student Rush: $15
(secondary or tertiary students, with photo ID. Only available at the box office of the venue on the night, 30 minutes before curtain up. Subject to availability of seats.)
