★★★★ 1/2 “Intelligent and sensitive.” - Theatre People

"Bodie’s skilful and richly worded script leavens the more polemical content and grounds the narrative in the most personal of stories." - The Australian

“Water is a compelling new Australian work…has the potential to become a landmark piece for the company.” – Broadway World

“It’s a cracker of a play and a timely one in light of our Federal election coming up next week and important issues to decide upon.” – Perth Walkabout

★★★★ 1/2 “Julia Hales, Finn O’Branagáin and Clare Watson have added humour, passion, and heartbreak to give the audience a new understanding of a subject that has been misrepresented by society for far too long.” Theatre People

"a wonderful celebration of humanity, is beautifully moving and is very, very special." - Stage Whispers

“Mum and I were talking about it on the way home and both agreed it was the most special thing we’d seen in a long time.” – Audience Member

“Thank you so much for encouraging us to bring our 14-year-old twins along - such a positive, life affirming and celebratory work! Huge respect for all the artists involved!” – Audience Member

★★★★ 1/2 “In an age when we sometimes fear for the future of the written word and the reading of plays and poetry, Perth's Black Swan State Theatre Company has achieved a major coup - gems of wisdom.” ArtsHub

★★★★ 1/2 “There is genuine warmth, sincerity and a strong sense of community that uplifts this excellent production." Theatre People

"Our Town is a sweet, gentle play. The use of locals in key roles showcases some of the amazing hidden theatrical talent in our community. And the show reminds us all to take stock of the gentle beauty of the everyday.” Perth Now

“I haven’t been moved by a theatre production in a long, long time. Thank you, Black Swan.” Audience Member