The Shepherd's Hut presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company tickets
Perth, Western Australia

The Shepherd's Hut presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company tickets

A raw, poetic and unforgettable exploration of masculinity, isolation, forgiveness…and the violence of hope.
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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

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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 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 St, Perth, 6000.

How much are tickets for The Shepherd's Hut ?

The Shepherd's Hut tickets start at $40.

How do you get tickets for The Shepherd's Hut ?

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