The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
In celebration of our 30th birthday, we asked you to choose which of the Bard's 37 plays we are to perform at the end of our 2021 Season. Over 1,800 votes were cast, and our fate has been sealed. Black Swan are thrilled to be staging The Tempest, where it all began for us 30 years ago - at the Octagon Theatre, UWA.
My Friend,
Let us, in truth, be not too proud to say
That you are held in our esteem so dear.
For each success in thirty years to date
Means naught without the presence of you near.
Each rise and fall, each show upon our stage,
Thou’st came, in both the days of sun and sleet.
Thus in reflection of this festive age
May we become a servant at your feet.
And so with this in mind we beg of thee
Instruct us now of that which you desire.
Which of The Bard’s great plays thou wish to see?
And that request shall fuel our artist fire.
Whether thy bidding fatal, famed or fun;
In thy good bidding know thy will be done.
COVID SAFETY & ADVICE
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Dates
20 Nov - 11 Dec
Venue
Octagon Theatre
Pricing
Tickets between $36.00 - $93.00
Recommended age
12+
Duration
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
Warning
Adult Themes
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PREMIUM
- $93.00 Adult
A-RESERVE
- $88.00 Adult
- $69.00 Concession
- $69.00 Preview/Matinee Performances
- $36.00 Student
B-RESERVE
- $59.00 Adult
- $69.00 Preview/Matinee Performances
- $36.00 Student
GROUPS (8+)
- $69.00 A-Reserve
- $36.00 Schools (10+) Receive 1 complimentary ticket for every 10 tickets purchased.
- For group bookings via 08 6488 2440 or email tickets-theatres@uwa.edu.au
PRICING & FEE INFORMATION
- Single tickets for That Shakespeare Play can be purchased via TicketsWA
- All online purchases will be subject to zero transaction fees.
- Phone purchases will be subject to a $5.00 transaction fee.
- We recommend all accessible bookings are made at the venue box office or by calling 08 6488 2440
2021 SEASON CALENDAR
Download our 2021 Season Calendar for an overview of our program next year.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
Use the below calendar 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.
Calendar
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December
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- Audio description and tactile tour
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November
December
The Tempest
Saturday / November 20 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Monday / November 22 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Tuesday / November 23 2021
Octagon Theatre
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The Tempest
Sold Out
Wednesday / November 24 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Thursday / November 25 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Saturday / November 27 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Tuesday / November 30 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Wednesday / December 01 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Thursday / December 02 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Saturday / December 04 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
- Audio description and tactile tour
The Tempest
Saturday / December 04 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Tuesday / December 07 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Wednesday / December 08 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Thursday / December 09 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
The Tempest
Saturday / December 11 2021
Octagon Theatre
2 hr 20 min (inc interval)
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Matt Edgerton
Director
Libby Klysz
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Pavan Kumar Hari
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