DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company tickets

There are bad days and there are BAD DAYS. And then there are VERY, VERY, VERY BAD DAYS.

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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?

Venue

Heath Ledger Theatre - State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth

Start date

29th August, 2026

End date

20th September, 2026

Production note

This production contains coarse language, references to suicide, and mild violence.

Venue

Heath Ledger Theatre - State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth

1/182 William Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 6000

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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

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 1/182 William Street, Perth, 6000.