Education :: The Year of Magical Thinking

The Year of Magical Thinking
Black Swan State Theatre Company
By Joan Didion

Suitable for Middle to Upper Secondary students
Learning Links: Drama, English
Themes: grief, death, love, imagination, mourning literature, insanity
Resources: Education kit & pre/post-performance forum

An inspiring account of a woman’s journey in which she transcends tragedy, The Year of Magical Thinking is Joan Didion’s exquisite stage adaptation of her Pulitzer prize-nominated memoir.

Brimming with clarity, honesty and wit, the play chronicles the year Didion spent imagining her husband’s return after witnessing him die suddenly of a heart attack.

This highly moving memoir is brought to life by celebrated Australian actor Helen Morse, with Iain Grandage – known for his lyrical compositions for theatre – on cello.

This one-woman play, rich with pathos, exposes the beauty and terror that we all find in the transience of life, and celebrates the power of the imagination.

This is a performance that will engage students' hearts and minds.

Director Kate Cherry Set and Costume Design Christina Smith Lighting Design Matt Scott Composer Iain Grandage Associate Director Paul English Starring Helen Morse Musician Iain Grandage

Supported By

  • Rio Tinto
  • Department of Education and Training

Event Details

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  • When
    11 Feb–14 Feb: 7.30pm - 9pm
    18 Feb–21 Feb: 7.30pm - 9pm
    4 Feb: 2.15pm
    17 Feb: 7.30pm
    19 Feb: 11am
    21 Feb: 2.15pm
    22 Feb: 5pm
    24 Feb: 7.30pm
    25 Feb: 7.30pm
    7 Feb: 7.30pm
    9 Feb: 7.30pm
    10 Feb: 7.30pm
    14 Feb: 2.15pm
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    Entrees and Encores

    Present your ticket at some of the city’s premier bars and restaurants and extend your night beyond the show. Be it an entrée or encore, these participating venues help keep the night alive.

    Beck’s Music Box
    keep your night going and head to the Beck's Music Box for the best after parties this summer. See WA's best musicians, DJs and special guests free from 10.30pm.
    Sat 14 Feb - Sun 8 March - The Esplanade, Perth.

    Lamont's Wine Store Cottesloe
    pre or post show, Lamont's is offering a glass of wine and two tapas for $22.50 upon presentation of your ticket. In the classic "enoteca" fashion you will be able to purchase all the wines on the wine list for takeaway as well as ordering your favourite styles to stock your cellar.
    Go to www.lamonts.com.au for details and trading hours.

    Pure Bar
    pre or post show, Pure Bar is offering a tapas tasting plate for $15 upon presentation of your ticket. Enjoy the minimalist interior, friendly staff, delicious tapas and mouthwatering cocktails and more.
    331 Hay St, SUBIACO. Ph: 9382 3330
    Open Mon/Tue 8.30am-5pm, Wed-Fri 8.30am – midnight, Sat 5pm - midnight.
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  • Where

    Dolphin Theatre, UWA

    Dolphin Theatre, UWA

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    Address: 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley

    Phone: (08) 6488 2691

    Opened in 1976, the Dolphin Theatre is a proscenium arch theatre with a fly tower and 198 tiered seats. 

    A sprung dance floor makes the venue ideal for intimate theatre productions. The air conditioned auditorium was refurbished in 1994 and a licensed bar operates in the foyer for patrons. 

    Transport
    Located at the University of WA Campus on Stirling Highway, and is serviced by buses on both Stirling Highway and Mounts Bay Road. There is a set down / pick up point behind the theatre suitable for cars, taxis, maxi taxis and small buses. Enter off Hackett Drive adjacent to University House.
    Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13

    Parking
    Ticketed parking is available on campus. Charges may apply. Free parking is available in the evenings and weekends.

    Access
    For access information visit the Department of Culture and the Arts website.

  • Price

    • Secondary student $20

  • Festival Info

    6488 5555