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Perth, Western Australia

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One woman. One Christmas. One last fight to keep the spirit alive.

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About Carol

Carol’s got Christmas running through her veins. Born on the 25th of December, it’s not just a date to her − it’s a bloody big deal. For decades, she’s been the one wrapping the presents, dishing out the pav, and holding the whole Christmas shebang together.

This year, however, nothing is jolly. Life’s thrown her a curveball, and 60-year-old Carol’s Christmas cheer is hanging by a thread. With wind whistling through her car windows, late-night talk-back her only company, and council move-on notices stacking up, tinsel and turkey are seemingly ghosts of Christmas past. But even as things fall apart, she's not ready to let Christmas go − not without a fight.

From Andrea Gibbs, the "visionary playwright" (Australian Arts Review) behind Barracking for the Umpire, comes Carol, a cracker of a play; funny and heartbreaking, with just enough song to get you humming. This heartfelt story filled with hope, courage, resilience, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit, will stay with you long after the curtain's down.

Run time

1hr 30min. No interval.

Categories

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Start date

22nd November, 2025

End date

14th December, 2025

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Venue

Heath Ledger Theatre - State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth

1/182 William St, Perth, Western Australia, AUS, 6000

Accessibility

Disability access / access for patrons with mobility problems

Lifts service the Main Foyer up to Heath Ledger Theatre foyer level 2. There is a separate lift that can then take patrons up to upper stalls and circle with mobility restrictions as per the below guidelines.

Patrons who experience difficulties with stairs should purchase tickets in the below areas:

No Stairs – Stalls Row E, Stalls Row O and Circle Row G. These rows include the designated wheelchair seats. All other rows require a step up or down. If patrons have severe mobility restrictions but are not using a wheelchair, they should contact the venue on (08) 6212 9292 to request appropriate seating. Alternatively, please purchase seats in Row E or O in Stalls, or Row G in circle.

Minimal Stairs (2 to 4 stairs up/down) – Stalls Rows C to G, N and M. Circle Row F.

Accessible toilets are available on the Main Foyer level (in the Courtyard), Heath Ledger Theatre foyer level (closest for Stalls Row E), as well as upper stalls (closest for Stalls Row O) and circle (closest for Circle Row G).

Directions

GETTING TO THE VENUE

BY CAR: Several secure car park facilities providing accessible parking bays are located within a short walking distance from State Theatre Centre of WA, these include:

City of Perth State Library Car Park: This is a 24-hour undercover car park with access from Francis Street. Seven accessible bays, two at basement level and five on the ground floor. Pre-paid parking is available after 6pm.

City of Perth Cultural Centre Car Park: Access from Roe Street. Four accessible bays with two on each level.

BY BUS: Transperth's BLUE CAT buses travels from the Barrack St Jetty to Northbridge. The closest pick-up and drop-off points to the State Theatre Centre are Beaufort Street (Stop no. 7) and William Street (Stop no. 15). The Blue CAT operates every 7 minutes from 6.50am - 6.20pm (Mon-Thurs), every 15 minutes from 6.20am - 1.00am (Fri), every 15 minutes from 8.30am - 1.00am (Saturday) and every 15 minutes from 10.00am - 6.15pm (Sunday).

It is recommended that patrons requiring special assistance at train and bus stations to contact Transperth on 1800 800 022 for further details. This is a 24 hour service. For more information on routes, timetables and services contact Transperth's InfoLine on 13 62 13 or visit the Transperth website.

BY TRAIN: Perth Train Station can be accessed from the Eastern Concourse, Wellington Street, and the Roe Street entrance to Platform 9. People with accessibility difficulties are encouraged to use the Eastern Concourse that connects the Perth Cultural Centre with Forrest Chase, which is the current option as the William Street footbridge is not DDA compliant.

BY TAXI: Taxi ranks are situated at

James Street (outside Food-hall, near corner of Lake Street) Milligan Street (alongside Rosie O'Grady's towards Roe Street. Fri & Sat nights, 11pm to 5am only).

William Street Supervised Rank (located between Francis & James St. Fri & Sat nights, 11pm to 4am only)

Perth City Rail Station (Wellington Street)

William Street directly outside the main entrance of the building

More information about Carol

Writer: Andrea Gibbs

Director: Adam Mitchell

Musical Director & Composer: Jackson Harper Griggs

Set & Costume Designer: Bruce McKinven

Lighting Designer: Lucy Birkinshaw

Sound Designer: Tim Collins

Fight Director: Nastassja Norwood

Stage Manager: Liam Murray

Assistant Stage Manager: Shannen Moulton

Cast: Bruce Denny, Isaac Diamond, Ruby Henaway, Mark Storen & Sally-Anne Upton

Frequently asked questions

What is the running time of Carol?

Carol runs for 1hr 30min. No interval.

Which theatre is Carol at?

Carol is at Perth's Heath Ledger Theatre - State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth, which is located at 1/182 William St, Perth, 6000.

How much are tickets for Carol?

Carol tickets start at $33.

How do you get tickets for Carol?

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