The Shepherd's Hut presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company tickets
About The Shepherd's Hut
A Black Swan commission and World Premiere
A Powerful reimagining of Tim Winton's acclaimed story.
Change is hard and hope is violent.
Jaxie Clackton is 15, furious, and on the run from the wreckage of his past.
Crossing WA’s saltlands, he's doesn't know exactly what he's looking for… maybe freedom, maybe himself.
What he finds instead is Fintan MacGillis, a disgraced Irish priest living alone in exile, in a crumbling shepherd’s hut at the edge of the world. The two outcasts form an unexpected and fragile bond. But as dangerous secrets surface, man and boy are forced into a reckoning with their past; each confronted with a life-changing choice.
Commissioned by Black Swan and premiering in Perth, this stunning new adaptation of Tim Winton’s beloved novel is brought to the stage by acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry (Boy Swallows Universe, Tim) and director Matt Edgerton.
The Shepherd’s Hut is a raw, poetic and unforgettable exploration of masculinity, isolation, forgiveness…and the violence of hope.
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Start date
9th May, 2026
End date
31st May, 2026
Venue
Heath Ledger Theatre - State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth
Accessibility
Lifts service the Main Foyer and Heath Ledger Theatre foyers, with additional lift access to Upper Stalls and Circle levels. Step-free seating is available in Stalls Rows E & O and Circle Row G, including wheelchair spaces. Accessible toilets are located throughout the venue. Patrons with mobility requirements are encouraged to contact the venue for seating assistance.
Directions
BY CAR: Accessible parking bays are available nearby at the State Library and Cultural Centre car parks, both within a short walk of the venue.
BY BUS: Transperth Blue CAT buses stop nearby on Beaufort St and William St, with accessible public transport options available.
BY TRAIN: Perth Station is nearby via the accessible Eastern Concourse connection to Perth Cultural Centre.
BY TAXI: Taxi ranks and drop-off points are located on William St, James St, Milligan St and near Perth Station.
More information about The Shepherd's Hut
Writers: Tim McGarry and Tim Winton
Director: Matt Edgerton
Assistant Director: Naomi Pigram-Mitchell
Set & Costume Designer: Bruce McKinven
Lighting Designer: Lucy Birkinshaw
Composer: Rachael Dease
Sound Designer: Tim Collins
Video Designer: Roly Skender
Movement Director: Jacob Lehrer
Stage Manager: Estelle Gomersall
Assistant Stage Manager: Kayla Cahill
CAST
Ryan Hodson, Ben Mortley, Ella Prince and George Shevtsov
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is The Shepherd's Hut at?
The Shepherd's Hut is at Perth's Heath Ledger Theatre - State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth, which is located at 1/182 William Street, Perth, 6000.
How much are tickets for The Shepherd's Hut ?
The Shepherd's Hut tickets start at $40.
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