Aussie TV star's bold new play shakes up Perth stage

02-06-2025

Ian Booth, Thomas Weatherall & Owen Hasluck. Picture: John Koh / The West Australian
Black Swan's latest production, Blue, has opened at the State Theatre Centre to a standing ovation and glowing audience reactions.
Written by Heartbreak High star Thomas Weatherall and directed by Ian Wilkes, Blue is a raw, emotionally charged coming-of-age story exploring grief, identity, and the weight of unspoken truths.
It's brought to life by Owen Hasluck, a proud Whadjuk Noongar man making his main stage debut, in a one-man performance that audiences are calling 'extraordinary', 'phenomenal', and 'captivating'.
With evocative lighting, sound, and a strikingly simple yet versatile set, Blue delivers a production that's as visually compelling as it is emotionally resonant.
The season runs until this Sunday in the Studio Underground. Tickets are on sale now at blackswantheatre.com.au.

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Iconic Australian film critic David Stratton dead at 85

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Iconic Australian film critic David Stratton dead at 85

Australian film critic and writer David Stratton has died in hospital at the age of 85. The English-born film critic was best known for his role as co-host of film review shows alongside Margaret Pomeranz. His family confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon, saying he died peacefully in hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains. 'David's passion for film, commitment to Australian cinema, and generous spirit touched countless lives,' the family's statement read, per the ABC. 'He was adored as a husband, father, grand and great grand father and admired friend. 'David's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support from friends, colleagues, and the public recently and across his lifetime.' His family has requested privacy following the announcement of his death, however made one request. '(We) invite everyone to celebrate David's remarkable life and legacy by watching their favourite movie, or David's favourite movie of all time — Singin' In the Rain,' they said. More to come.