DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company tickets
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About DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS
Pete’s been dumped. Days before the wedding, his fiancée calls him “a robot”, and bails for a new lover.
So, he does what anyone would do: turns to AI for advice. “The best revenge is living well,” it replies in all of 1.49 seconds.
So Pete - the hapless, the loser, the schmuck - does just that. Tries to live well. If only it were that simple.
What follows is a spiral of outrageous encounters, disastrous own-goals, and spectacular bad luck, as Pete stumbles through a world that seems determined to leave him behind.
Unravelling in 45 chapters, Will O’Mahony’s darkly hilarious new work asks: What happens when the world moves faster than our legs can run? If you’ve been kicked off the bus of life, is there any chance of climbing back on?
And is it possible our AI overlords are among us, hiding in plain sight?
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Start date
29th August, 2026
End date
20th September, 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 DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS
Writer, Associate Director, Cast: Will O’Mahony
Director: Adam Mitchell
Cast: Tess Bowers, Nathaniel Langworthy, Steve Le Marquand, Catherine Moore
Set Designer: Fiona Bruce
Costume Designer: Rhiannon Walker
Lighting & Video Designer: Mark Haslam
Composer and Sound Designer: Ash Gibson Greig
Dramaturg: Chris Isaacs
Stage Manager: Shannen Moulton
Assistant Stage Manager: Beth Walters
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS at?
DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS is at Perth's Heath Ledger Theatre - State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth, which is located at 174/176 William St, Perth, 6000.
How much are tickets for DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS?
DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS tickets start at $40.
How do you get tickets for DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS?
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How long is DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS on for?
Tickets for DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS are available through 20 September 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS accessible?
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.