Black Swan State Theatre Company

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA AND STATE THEATRE CENTRE PRESENT
Maali Festival
CURATED BY IAN MICHAEL AND CHLOE OGILVIE

CULTURE. COMMUNITY. CELEBRATION.

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POSTPONED

Maali is the traditional name given to the black swan by the Nyoongar people. Maali Festival is a celebration that will fill the State Theatre Centre with First Nations culture and arts. Welcome to this complete take-over on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people.

An extraordinary event to celebrate and acknowledge the diversity and resilience of the longest living culture in the world and its people.

Taking place during NAIDOC Week, Maali Festival is curated by Black Swan’s Resident Artists Chloe Ogilvie (Yamatji Nhanda) and Ian Michael (Nyoongar). A multi-disciplinary arts festival, with a program of FREE events across theatre, music, dance, film, exhibitions, markets plus family-friendly events and panel discussions. The entire program will be led by First Nations artists, arts companies and community, to tell stories.

Full program details to be advised.

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Shows This Season

A BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA AND MALTHOUSE THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION PRESENTED AS PART OF PERTH FESTIVAL

Cloudstreet

ADAPTED BY NICK ENRIGHT AND JUSTIN MONJO
FROM THE NOVEL BY TIM WINTON

A MASTERPIECE OF WORLD FICTION.
PRESENTED AS PART OF PERTH FESTIVAL.

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS

The Cherry Orchard

ADAPTED BY ADRIANE DAFF AND KATHERINE TONKIN
AFTER ANTON CHEKHOV

A FAMILY DRAMA STEEPED IN AUSTRALIANA

POSTPONED

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS

Unsung Heroes

A DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STORIES

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA AND STATE THEATRE CENTRE PRESENT

Maali Festival

CURATED BY IAN MICHAEL AND CHLOE OGILVIE

CULTURE. COMMUNITY. CELEBRATION.

POSTPONED

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A BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA COLLABORATION WITH WA YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY

York

BY CHRIS ISAACS AND IAN MICHAEL

SMALL TOWN MYSTERY AND SUPERNATURAL HAPPENINGS

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS

Animal Farm

ADAPTED BY VAN BADHAM
FROM THE NOVEL BY GEORGE ORWELL

ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL – BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS

POSTPONED

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS A MALTHOUSE THEATRE PRODUCTION

Wake In Fright

ADAPTED FROM KENNETH COOK’S NOVEL
BY DECLAN GREENE WITH ZAHRA NEWMAN

IF YOU’RE A GOOD BLOKE, YOU’LL BE ALRIGHT. RIGHT?

CANCELLED

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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S

Oklahoma!

Music by RICHARD RODGERS

Book & Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II

Based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs

Original Dances by Agnes de Mille

A SEDUCTIVE REIMAGINING OF THE WILD WEST

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  • Cloudstreet

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    A BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA AND MALTHOUSE THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION PRESENTED AS PART OF PERTH FESTIVAL

    Cloudstreet

    ADAPTED BY NICK ENRIGHT AND JUSTIN MONJO
    FROM THE NOVEL BY TIM WINTON

    A MASTERPIECE OF WORLD FICTION.
    PRESENTED AS PART OF PERTH FESTIVAL.

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  • The Cherry Orchard

    Postponed

    BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS

    The Cherry Orchard

    ADAPTED BY ADRIANE DAFF AND KATHERINE TONKIN
    AFTER ANTON CHEKHOV

    A FAMILY DRAMA STEEPED IN AUSTRALIANA

    POSTPONED

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  • Unsung Heroes

    Online Event

    BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS

    Unsung Heroes

    A DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STORIES

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  • Maali Festival

    Postponed

    BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA AND STATE THEATRE CENTRE PRESENT

    Maali Festival

    CURATED BY IAN MICHAEL AND CHLOE OGILVIE

    CULTURE. COMMUNITY. CELEBRATION.

    POSTPONED

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  • York

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    A BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA COLLABORATION WITH WA YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY

    York

    BY CHRIS ISAACS AND IAN MICHAEL

    SMALL TOWN MYSTERY AND SUPERNATURAL HAPPENINGS

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    York Actor Headshot York Actor Alternate Headshot

  • Animal Farm

    Postponed

    BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS

    Animal Farm

    ADAPTED BY VAN BADHAM
    FROM THE NOVEL BY GEORGE ORWELL

    ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL – BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS

    POSTPONED

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    Animal Farm Actor Headshot Animal Farm Actor Alternate Headshot

  • Wake In Fright

    Cancelled

    BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS A MALTHOUSE THEATRE PRODUCTION

    Wake In Fright

    ADAPTED FROM KENNETH COOK’S NOVEL
    BY DECLAN GREENE WITH ZAHRA NEWMAN

    IF YOU’RE A GOOD BLOKE, YOU’LL BE ALRIGHT. RIGHT?

    CANCELLED

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    Wake In Fright Actor Headshot Wake In Fright Actor Alternate Headshot

  • Oklahoma!

    —

    BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY OF WA PRESENTS

    RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S

    Oklahoma!

    Music by RICHARD RODGERS

    Book & Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II

    Based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs

    Original Dances by Agnes de Mille

    A SEDUCTIVE REIMAGINING OF THE WILD WEST

    i
    Oklahoma! Actor Headshot Oklahoma! Actor Alternate Headshot

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Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA

State Theatre Centre of WA
Level 1, 182 William Street
Perth WA 6000 Australia

(08) 6212 9300

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