The Almighty Sometimes
Theatre
19 June - 5 July 2026
Subiaco Arts Centre, Main Auditorium

The Almighty Sometimes

19 June - 5 July 2026 Subiaco Arts Centre, Main Auditorium Buy tickets

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA

Who decides where care stops and control begins?

Anna has been medicated for as long as she can remember. Her childhood was defined by pills and prescriptions. Now, at 18, she’s finally daring to ask: who am I without all that? Could she fall in love? Go to uni? Write something brilliant? Could she even just… feel like herself?

As Anna searches for answers, Renée, her mother, clings tightly to the calm they’ve fought so hard to keep. But Anna’s choices are no longer her mother's to make.

The Almighty Sometimes is funny, raw and heartbreakingly honest. A play about a mother and daughter locked in a battle over the most impossible question: how much risk is too much when it comes to the people you love?

Winner of the Judge's Award at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting and acclaimed around the world, this is one of the most powerful Australian plays of the last decade.

“A funny, heartbreaking, acutely alive play.” - The Guardian (UK)

“Sharply observed, drily funny and compassionate.” - The Times (UK)

Director Emily McLean
Writer Kendall Feaver
Cast includes Harry Gilchrist, 'Ana Ika, Amy Mathews, Alison van Reeken
Set & Costume Designer Fiona Bruce
Lighting Designer Karen Cook

 

Please note:
  • Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance.
  • Mobile telephones and electronic devices are to be turned off during the performance.
  • Cameras, video cameras and tape recorders will not be permitted without the consent of the promoter.

Premium

  • $75.00 - $85.00 Adult
  • $65.00 - $75.00 Concession (Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Juniors 16 years and under, Health Care Card)
  • $65.00 - $75.00 Groups 8+

A Reserve

  • $50.00 - $75.00 Adult
  • $45.00 - $70.00 Concession (Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Juniors 16 years and under, Health Care Card)
  • $45.00 - $70.00 Groups 8+
  • $35.00 - $40.00 Students
  • $35.00 School Groups
  • $30.00 School Groups (ICSEA)
  • $30.00 Under 30's (Limit 2 per order)

B Reserve (Restricted View)

  • $35.00 Adult
  • $35.00 School Groups
  • $30.00 School Groups (ICSEA)
  • $30.00 Under 30's (Limit 2 per order)

For group bookings phone (08) 6212 9291 or email groups@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au
School Groups receive one complimentary ticket per 10 purchased

Babes in arms permitted for infants up to 2 years.


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All tickets/items prices include GST if applicable and are quoted in Australian dollars.
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Open and Closed Captioned Performance 

  • Saturday, 27 June at 2:00pm

Auslan Interpreted Performance with Post-Show Q&A

  • Tuesday, 30 June at 6:30pm

Audio Described Performance with Tactile Tour

  • Saturday, 4 July at 2:00pm

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