Western Australia’s Black Swan State Theatre Company has unveiled a 2026 program of cabaret provocation, reimagined classics, authentically Australian drama and landmark collaborations.

Artistic Director Kate Champion says the season reflects a company intent on speaking directly to the present. “Every work this season is less than 10 years old and every voice is Australian,” she said. “I’m proud that Black Swan continues to lead in bringing fresh voices, local experiences and thought-provoking perspectives to the stage.”

The 2026 line-up also reaffirms Black Swan’s commitment to Australian storytelling, Champion adds. “Our responsibility as a State Theatre Company is to commission, develop and present stories that reflect who we are today and respond to the social and geopolitical realities we face in our modern world.”

Kate Champion. Portrait © Joel Barbitta

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