Black Swan State Theatre Company to present Never Have I Ever by The Guilty Feminist’s Deborah Frances-White

The Guilty Feminist podcast creator and author Deborah Frances-White’s debut play Never Have I Ever will make its WA premiere with Black Swan State Theatre Company in June.

The Queensland born, London based first time playwright is a familiar voice to Perth audiences care of her award-winning podcast, with more than 100 million downloads, subsequent live shows, plus new book Six Conversations We’re Scared to Have.

Set in their flailing boutique restaurant, Jacq and Kas invite long-time friends Adaego and Tobin for one last dinner to break the news of its closure, where a seemingly harmless game turns the evening into an explosive night of secrets and revelations.

This delicious and hilariously high-stakes production will be directed by Black Swan Theatre Company artistic director Kate Champion who described Never Have I Ever as a bold and provocative work as it explored complex themes through a dynamic mix of social commentary and theatrical thrill at a dinner party gone wrong.

“The casting reflects the play’s diversity and dynamism, and I am excited to bring this fresh, contemporary production to Perth, engaging a wide audience with its powerful exploration of identity, morality, and human relationships,” Champion said.

Never Have I Ever is at Heath Ledger Theatre, June 14 to July 6. Tickets at blackswantheatre.com.au.