Lighthouse Girl hits the road with Black Swan State Theatre Company

Back by popular demand, Hellie Turner’s adaptation of Dianne Wolfer’s award-winning books comes to regional stages this April. The Lighthouse Girl enjoyed a sold-out premiere season. Black Swan State Theatre Company is now taking this unique Anzac story on the road to regional Western Australia.

Based on the books Lighthouse Girl and Light Horse Boy by Dianne Wolfer, the play follows the stories of Fay and Charlie, depicting the struggles of those left at home during WWI, as well as those who went to war.

Fay lives an isolated life with her lighthouse keeper father on the windswept Breaksea Island. When the war breaks out, Fay begins transcribing Morse code messages from the soldiers stationed offshore in order to pass on their messages to loved ones. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, Charlie and his best mate Jim become soldiers in the Light Horse Brigade in search of adventure. They soon come to discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline.

The regional tour coincides with the final year of the Anzac centenary, marking 100 years since Australia’s involvement in WWI. It will run from 17 April to 5 May. Dates, venues and booking details are below.

Esperance Civic Centre
Tuesday 17 April, 7.00 pm
BOOK NOW www.esperance.wa.gov.au

Albany Entertainment Centre
Thursday 19 April, 7.30 pm
Friday 20 April, 11.30 am
BOOK NOW at Ticketek or www.albanyentertainment.com.au or 9844 5005

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Tuesday 24 April, 7.30 pm
BOOK NOW www.manpac.com.au or 9550 3900

Cummins Theatre, Merredin
Friday 27 April, 7.00 pm
BOOK NOW www.cumminstheatre.com.au

Matt Dann Theatre & Cinema, Port Hedland
Tuesday 1 May, 7.00 pm
BOOK NOW www.mattdann.com

Red Earth Arts Precinct, Karratha
Thursday 3 May, 7.30 pm
Booking information coming soon. Enquiries: City of Karratha 9186 8555

Broome Civic Centre
Saturday 5 May, 8.00 pm
BOOK NOW www.broomeciviccentre.com.au or 9191 8780