Black Swan’s Move into the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia in 2010

A major milestone in Black Swan’s history is drawing closer, our move into the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia in Northbridge will occur in late 2010. We are looking forward to the move for a number of reasons:

• The new theatre will contain two state-of-the-art theatre auditoriums – one large theatre with a capacity of 575 seats, and a smaller, flexible studio space seating 200 people. Both theatres will be equipped with the latest stage technology and comfortable seating and will be easily accessible for wheelchair-bound patrons.
• The location of the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia at the intersection of Roe Street and William Street in Northbridge will provide us with a much more accessible and visible home. It will place us closer to the pulsating heart of Perth, which is exactly where we, as the State Theatre Company, want to be.
• The theatre will be just a stone’s throw away from Perth Railway Station and Wellington Street Bus Station, and is serviced by at least three carparks in easy walking distance. So it will be much easier for you to get to the theatre, whether you choose to take public transport or drive.
• The proximity to the entertainment precinct of Northbridge will also have another advantage for our patrons; the number of restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs in easy walking distance. It will be much easier for you to turn your theatre visit into a well-rounded night (or afternoon) out which can begin or end with a meal and drinks with your companions.

The State Theatre Centre of WA is located at the corner of Roe Street and William Street in Northbridge (find the blue star on the map above).

We will strive to keep you updated on progress in the lead-up to our first theatre production in the new venue. For the latest information about the new venue visit http://www.statetheatrecentre.dca.wa.gov.au/ 

State Theatre Centre of Western Australia

Located on the corner of Roe and William Streets in Northbridge, the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia will feature:

• the 575-seat Heath Ledger Theatre
• the 200-seat flexible Studio Underground
• The Courtyard, a versatile outdoor space
• spacious foyers and public amenities, including bar facilities for each performance space
  associated rehearsal rooms
• a palette of natural materials including black metal, curved timber and gilded bronze
• strong contemporary visual identities for each performance space
• state-of-the-art theatre equipment.

And this is what the new State Theatre Centre will look like:

Seen from the corner of Roe and William Streets

Internal views - Heath Ledger Theatre

 Internal views - Studio Underground

See the construction work progress before your eyes!

See photos and read about the progress of the construction and building work here.

Here's the latest update:

• Construction works on site are progressing and the State Theatre Centre is on schedule to be launched in December 2010.
• Inside the venue the Studio Underground, Rehearsal Room 1 and 2 are nearing completion with the installation of mirrors, acoustic doors, flooring and other finishings.
• Cladding to Heath Ledger Theatre is progressing and the balcony structure is being installed throughout May. Whilst backstage, the dressing rooms are undergoing the installation of built-in fixed furniture and the theatre technical infrastructure cabling is being fitted-off.
• Glazing to the Bronze Box along Roe Street is ongoing and the recladding of the William Street canopy is underway.
• General works are continuing on the venue management and resident companies’ office accommodation and the lights on the fly-tower have been tested.
• External earthworks for the preparation of landscaping have commenced near The Courtyard at the James Street entrance.

Images and information source: Department of Culture and the Arts, http://www.statetheatrecentre.dca.wa.gov.au/