The White Divers of Broome by Hilary Bell
Behind the Scenes
Programme
Click here to view The White Divers of Broome programme online! Please note this is a low-resolution PDF of the programme and some images may appear fuzzy and of a poor-quality.
Programmes are available for purchase at the Heath Ledger Theatre foyer and bar for $5. Programmes make a great souvenir and contain a detailed synopsis and other interesting information about the show, so why not pick one up when you come to see The White Divers of Broome!
Interviews, News and Reviews
Click here to read a Black Swan interview with Hilary Bell, playwright of The White Divers of Broome, and John Bailey, author of the book The White Divers of Broome.
Click the following links to read Black Swan interviews with The White Divers of Broome assistant director Damon Lockwood, costume designer Alicia Clements, and actor Jo Morris.
Stage manager Jodie Roche has done an interview with us, and with her input we've written a blog post about the Stage Manager role. Jodie has also provided examples of documents that a stage manager is usually responsible for: the daily rehearsal report and a page of prompt copy for "calling" the show.
Reviews
"The charm of this Black Swan production lies in historical colour, like the true-to-the-era costumes and Kimberley-style corrugated iron sets... the boatyard-cum-jetty staging that magically transmutes into a deep sea void, using clever lighting and effects." ABC online
"Particularly enjoyable were the performances of the larger-than-life Pearl King Pigott, played by Ian Toyne, and Malay diver Bin Mahomet played by Kenneth Moraleda, who's cheekiness and irreverence provided much needed comic relief." Perth Now
"Director Kate Cherry and Black Swan State Theatre Company have produced an enthralling and timeless show with The White Divers of Broome. The controversial history entices the audience, while the revolutionary set design and powerful character development bring a thrilling new dimension to the stage." Aussie Theatre
"A wonderful, stupendous, challenging, educational and thoroughly entertaining production. Great script, great staging, great design - the show ticks ALL the boxes." Graham, patron
"What a fantastic show. The stand-outs for me were the spectacular and very clever lighting, fitting use of music, brilliant set and staging and impeccable acting. And of course, a great script all came together under excellent directorship." Tania, patron
"The first paragraph of the book, The White Divers of Broome left me in tears, the opening scene of this production left me breathless. The way in which the divers are protrayed under the water was amazing and it made you feel you were in the ocean. Thank you for a very enjoyable and brilliant evening." Sharyn, patron
Photos
Click here to see images of the cast in rehearsals for The White Divers of Broome. Or click here to see images of the works-in-progress costumes.
Click here to see the cast on stage in The White Divers of Broome, with the fantastic costumes and set highlighted by the evocative lighting.
Video
Check out this behind the scenes glimpse of rehearsals of The White Divers of Broome! If you would like to view this video in a larger format, click here.
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