About Perth Theatre Company

PERTH THEATRE COMPANY'S VISION

To lead Western Australian theatre in the creation of new, energetic and adventurous theatre that challenges and excites audiences and creates new opportunities for WA artists.

ABOUT PERTH THEATRE COMPANY

Perth Theatre Company has been producing professional theatre in Western Australia since first being founded in Fremantle as SWY theatre 1983. The Company moved to 65 Murray Street, Perth in 1987 and in 1994 adopted the trading name of Perth Theatre Company becoming resident at the Playhouse Theatre. In 1996, PTC became a company limited by guarantee.

After many years of producing successful work at the Playhouse Theatre, in the 2000's, PTC began a new era with a strong new vision and creative focus. Our programming is adventurous, exciting and challenging. Our vision is about developing new West Australian Theatre, supporting talented West Australian artists, and providing new opportunities for local artists. PTC is supporting West Australian playwrights through our new initiative, The Writers' Lab as well as through our auspice program Umbrella!, which supports independent artists to produce their own work. PTC tours annually throughout regional Western Australian, visiting small, isolated areas as well as large cities and towns. PTC also tours nationally and internationally with works of critical acclaim.

PTC has an outstanding reputation for producing works of exceptional quality. In 2000, PTC's co-production with Theatre West, Speaking in Tongues, was nominated for Best Production in the Equity Awards, as was Face to Face in the 2001 awards. In 2002, PTC's productions of The Return and Stories From Suburban Road were also both short-listed for Best Production. In 2003, PTC was awarded 4 I.F.A.C Equity Guild Awards. Skin Tight won Best Production and PTC's Artistic Director - Alan Becher, received Best Director for his work on this enthralling piece. Shadow of the Eagle, by George Blazevic and Ingle Knight and Alan Becher, was awarded Best New Play, with Geoff Kelso winning Best Actor for his portrayal of John Curtin.

In 2004, Perth Theatre Company has continued it's reputation for presenting award winning actors and productions - a trend is exemplified by Ingle Knight being nominated as Best Actor for a Green Room Award - for his one-man-show The Getaway Bus.

Most recently Perth Theatre Company received three awards at the 2007 Equity Guild Awards. Nicola Bartlet won Best Female Actor for her role in 'The Goat, Or who is Sylvia?', 'The Goat' won Best Production and Mel Cantwell won Best New Script for 'Marmalade and Egg'.

Booking and Subscriptions

Call BOCS Ticketing on (08) 9484 1133 or www.bocsticketing.com.au
Or call Perth Theatre Company during office hours on 9323 3433 to book your subscription over the phone.