Western Australia’s deckchair theatre is one of the most enterprising and creative theatre companies in Australia, producing in its 25 year history over 80 new Australian plays that from their first productions in Fremantle, have toured across Australia and internationally.

deckchair has provided opportunities for the country’s most talented writers and directors, to create provocative and challenging new theatre. The company has a strong track record of making work that is deeply rooted in its community, presenting stories that explore the rich social history of Western Australia and especially Fremantle. The company’s works have a reputation for dealing with issues of social change and reflecting the rich and diverse multicultural fabric of our culture.

deckchair’s work has been highly awarded over the years, receiving the coveted Edinburgh International First Award for Best New Production, Swan Gold Theatre Awards for Best Play and Outstanding Theatre Development, The Fremantle Arts Heritage Award for commitment to local product, an Australian Writer’s Guild Award for Best New Play and nominations in the prestigious Helpmann Awards for Best New Work.