BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS
In collaboration with the Blue Room Theatre
Playthings
Written and directed by Scott McArdle. Originally Produced and Presented by Second Chance Theatre.
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE
Lucy and Arnold are 13. Both outcasts. Both have seen hard times. Both irrevocably changed from one adventure into the bush looking for a dying kangaroo. Now they must navigate a wasteland of broken hearts, peed pants and carrot spew. It’s homework, hormones and homicide.
A hit of The Blue Room Theatre 2019 season, this modern suburban coming-of-age story explores how we hurt each other, how we help those that are hurting, and how your music taste is never better than when you’re a teenager.
HEARTFELT, EFFECTIVE STORYTELLING THAT DRAWS YOU IN AND DEMANDS THAT YOU CARE - Stage Whispers
Hey d*#kface
I know where to find a dead kangaroo. There’s one in the bush near my house. Want to see it? I’m going tonight. Sneaking out my window. Unless you’re scared. Are you scared? Are you nervous? No?
Meet me at the fallen tree.
COVID SAFETY & ADVICE
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Dates
29 Apr - 08 May
Venue
Studio Underground
Pricing
Tickets between $22.00 - $45.00
Recommended age
15+
Duration
90 minutes (no interval)
Warning
Coarse language, fake blood, adult themes including child abuse, references to suicide and self harm
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STANDARD
- $45.00 Adult
- $35.00 Concession
- $35.00 Preview/Matinee Performance
- $22.00 Student
GROUPS (8+)
- $35.00 Adult
SCHOOLS
- $22.00 Schools (10+) Receive 1 complimentary ticket for every 10 tickets purchased.
- For group bookings phone (08) 6212 9291 or email groups@ptt.wa.gov.au
PRICING & FEE INFORMATION
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- Add $2.00 for Standard Mail & $4.40 for Registered Mail. All tickets prices include GST if applicable and are quoted in AUD.
- For accessible booking information please visit the State Theatre Centre's website. We recommend all accessible bookings are made at the venue box office or by calling (08) 6212 9292.
2021 SEASON CALENDAR
Download our 2021 Season Calendar for an overview of our program next year.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
Use the calendar below to view the accessibility services available for this production. Further access information and seat guides can be found via the Accessibility page on our website.
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- Auslan signed performance
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Thursday / April 29 2021
Studio Underground
90 minutes (no interval)
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Friday / April 30 2021
Studio Underground
90 minutes (no interval)
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Tuesday / May 04 2021
Studio Underground
90 minutes (no interval)
- Auslan signed performance
Playthings
Saturday / May 08 2021
Studio Underground
90 minutes (no interval)
Playthings
Saturday / May 08 2021
Studio Underground
90 minutes (no interval)
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Sara Chirichilli
SET & COSTUME DESIGNER
Kristie Smith
Lighting Designer
Rebecca Riggs-Bennett
COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER
Erin Lockyer
Producer
Alexa Taylor
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