The season of The Motherf**ker with the Hat has now ended. Please refer to our homepage for current or upcoming shows.
“The play that dares not speak its name turns out to have a lot to say, a vibrant and serious new comedy - by far the most accomplished and affecting work from the gifted Mr Guirgis.”
The New York Times
Jackie, a petty drug dealer, is just out of prison and trying to stay clean. He’s also still passionately in love with his coke-addicted childhood sweetheart, Veronica.
Ralph D. is Jackie’s smooth-talking, shifty Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor. He’s married to the jaded and sharp-tongued Victoria, who, by the way, has the hots for Jackie. And then there’s Jackie’s cousin Julio, a stand-up, “stand by me” kind of guy.
When Jackie finds a man’s hat in the flat he shares with Veronica, his jealousy spirals out of control and mayhem ensues.
Set amongst New York’s Puerto Rican community, The Motherf**ker with the Hat is a mix between a sit com, Hispanic telenovela and true crime documentary. It's hysterical, irreverent and as foul-mouthed as it is funny.
Nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play (2011) and three Drama Desk Awards (2011).
"Don’t let the stupid title put you off. If you do, you'll miss one of the best new plays to come to Broadway in ages." The Wall Street Journal
"The Motherf**ker with the Hat has been described as 'a high-octane verbal cage match about love, fidelity and misplaced haberdashery.' Continuing on from his writing for hit shows like The Sopranos and NYPD Blue, Guirgis brings to life the vibrant profanity of underclass America in this hipster comedy, which is as contemporary as it gets." Kate Cherry
A Perth Fringe World Festival 2013 event.
View programme online now. Programmes will be available for sale in the theatre foyer for $3.
Reviews:
"There's great comedy and fabulous, albeit spectacularly obscene, dialogue, but Guirgis keeps the core of his story anchored in the desperate, unrealisable love between Jackie and Veronica." The West Australian
"Fast, fearless, funny and flashy are four more F-words that come to mind" Perth Now
"[Director Adam] Mitchell doesn't let the action descend into sitcom territory where the laughs - and there are plenty - are played at the expense of emotional depth." The Australian
Cast
- Fayssal Bazzi
- Austin Castiglione
- Rhoda Lopez
- Kenneth Ransom
- Alison van Reeken
Directed by Adam Mitchell
- Set & Costume Designer
- Bryan Woltjen
- Lighting Designer
- Trent Suidgeest
- Sound Designer
- James Luscombe
Dates
17 Jan - 3 FebVenue
Studio UndergroundDuration
1h 35minsWarning
Extremely frequent coarse language, explicit sexual descriptions, drug use, adult themes, possible nudity, smoking of herbal cigarettes onstage & strobe lighting
Ticket Prices
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Standard
40.00 -
Groups of 8+
35.00
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Season Dates
| 17 Jan |
8:00pm
Preview
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| 18 Jan |
6:00pm
Preview
10:00pm
Preview
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| 19 Jan |
Sold Out
8:00pm
Opening
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| 22 Jan |
8:00pm
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| 23 Jan |
8:00pm
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| 24 Jan |
8:00pm
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| 25 Jan |
6:00pm
10:00pm
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| 27 Jan |
4:00pm
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| 29 Jan |
8:00pm
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| 30 Jan |
8:00pm
Post Show QA
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| 31 Jan |
8:00pm
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| 1 Feb |
Sold Out
6:00pm
Sold Out
10:00pm
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| 2 Feb |
Sold Out
4:00pm
Sold Out
8:00pm
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| 3 Feb |
Sold Out
4:00pm
Closing
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Actors
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Fayssal Bazzi
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Austin Castiglione
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Rhoda Lopez
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Kenneth Ransom
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Alison van Reeken
Production Photos
Special Events
Post Show Q&A: Wed 30 Jan 8pm - Stay after the show for the opportunity to speak to available members of the cast and creative team about the production, share your thoughts and ask any questions that you may have!
Dining Deals
Black Swan has partnered with several dining venues to bring you special deals! Simply present your ticket for a Black Swan performance on that day or night and receive the following:
Urbanistar and New Edition Northbridge
New Edition Bookshop is offering 15% off on all products in both their Northbridge and Fremantle stores (excluding any other offers) throughout the play season, regardless of what day you see the show! Urbanistar is offering FREE upgrades on all takeaway coffees ordered and if you dine-in, a coffee and cake for just $7 or a coffee and tart special for just $6! Try their delectable apple and custard cake, pecan pie, lemon tart or chocalate tart! Take up these offers by presenting your theatre ticket at the counter or quoting the code word BLACK SWAN. Not valid with any other offer.
Urbanistar and New Edition Bookshop have fused into one place where you can enjoy an expertly made hot beverage and browse your favourite books! Drop in for some books, fine food and coffee, and enjoy the new alfresco experience on William Street.
(08) 9227 0930 212 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: open Mon to Tues until 8pm, Wed - Sat till 10pm and open Sun 9am–6pm
Distance: 50m or 1 min
Aisuru Sushi is offering Black Swan patrons 10% off the total bill.
Aisuru Sushi offers fresh made to order Japanese.
(08) 9328 8578 208 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Tues to Sat lunch 11.30am-2.30pm, dinner 5pm-10pm
Distance: 100m or 1 min walk
The Quarter 
The Quarter is offering Black Swan patrons 10% off their total bill!
Whether it be a pre-show cocktail or an indulgent 3 course meal, the team at The Quarter on Hay would be delighted to welcome you. They offer modern European contemporary fine dining with a strong French and English connection, and have been awarded yet another 1 Star rating in the 2012 WA Good Food Guide and a prestigious Chef Hat in the Australian Good Food Guide Awards! Bookings are essential and can be made online. Click here to view the menu.
(08) 9322 2424 Shop 10, 93-95 William Street, Perth (just behind the Wesley Church on the corner of Hay and William Streets)
Opening Hours: Mon 7am-3pm, Tues to Fri 7am-late, Sat 6pm-late, closed Sun
Distance: 400m or 5 mins walk
Jus Burgers is offering Black Swan patrons any cheeseburger or chickpea burger for only $10!
They've been tooted to have "great burgers, fair dinkum about producers and local growers" and have some of the best vego options available. Jus Burgers is trying again at another record to take out the gong for ‘I love food’ awards 2012, winning the last two previous award years. They use only the best local produce they can source, cooked and served by real chefs and new to Jus Burgers is that you can now order online and avoid the queue! Check out their online orders before your visit to the STCWA. Click here to view the menu.
(08) 9227 0668 189-199 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11.30am-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
Distance: 50m or 1 mins walk
The Brass Monkey is offering Black Swan patrons 15% off all food purchased per person in the GrapeSkin Lounge and Restaurant! For evening performances, this offer is only available before the show. Discount not available on daily specials.
The Brass Monkey offers modern Australian food and pizza in an iconic heritage listed building. Bookings are preferred and can be made by phoning (08) 9227 9596. Click here to view the menus.
(08) 9227 9596 209 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Sun 11am-10pm, Mon to Tue 11am-12am, Wed to Thurs 11am-1am, Fri to Sat 11am-2am
Distance: 50m or 1 minute walk
The Bonsai is offering Black Swan patrons 10% off the total bill when you come in for dinner before the show!
Why not indulge in some authentic, gourmet Japanese tapas! The Bonsai is situated on Roe Street just a 2 minute walk from the State Theatre Centre. Bookings are essential and can be made online. Too easy! Click here to view the menu.
(08) 9227 5756 30 Roe Street, Northbridge
Distance: 100m or 2 minute walk
PICA Bar & Cafe is offering Black Swan patrons 10% off the total bill (food and drinks included) plus $8 pints of Coopers Pale Ale, Monteiths Crushed Apple Cider, or a glass of any red, white or sparkling wine!
Located in the heart of Perth's Cultural Centre, PICA Bar & Cafe offers an integrated all day breakfast and lunch menu backed up with gourmet coffee, a great selection of wines and arguably Perth's most diverse beer list. Open 7 days a week, it's a great option no matter what mood you're in.
(08) 9228 6310 51 James Street, Northbridge
Distance: 50m or 1 minute walk