The Gospel According to Paul
Theatre
23 July - 3 August 2025
State Theatre Centre of WA, Heath Ledger Theatre

The Gospel According to Paul

23 July - 3 August 2025 State Theatre Centre of WA, Heath Ledger Theatre Buy tickets

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA
A Soft Treat Production

Since its premiere in 2019, the smash hit comedy The Gospel According to Paul has taken the country by storm, selling out venues across the nation and attracting widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

Jonathan Biggins stars in this appropriately acerbic and always compelling portrait of Paul Keating, one of Australia’s most charismatic leaders. Full of intelligence and wit, The Gospel According to Paul is a funny, insightful, and poignant depiction of Keating, the man who — as he tells it — single-handedly shaped contemporary Australia.

Showcasing the former Prime Minister’s eviscerating wit, rich rhetoric, and ego the size of Everest, Biggins distils Keating into one hilarious and evocative night of theatre — the visionary, reformer, rabble-rouser, and Bankstown boy who quickly realised that to get things done in political life, it’s better to be needed than loved.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “A hilariously funny, astute, inspiring show.” – Limelight Magazine
★ ★ ★ ★ ½ “Biggins' finest work..” – Sydney Morning Herald
★ ★ ★ ★ ½ “A rare treat.” – Stagenoise

Writer & Cast 
Jonathan Biggins
Director Aarne Neeme
Designer Mark Thompson
Lighting Designer Verity Hampson
Sound & Video Designer David Bergman

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

  • $100.00 - $139.00 Adult

A Reserve

  • $75.00 - $99.00 Adult
  • $70.00 - $90.00 Concession (Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Juniors 16 years and under, Health Care Card)
  • $70.00 - $90.00 Groups 8+
  • $40.00 - $45.00 Students
  • $40.00 School Groups 10+
  • $30.00 School Groups (ICSEA) 10+

B Reserve

  • $65.00 - $85.00 Adult
  • $60.00 - $75.00 Concession (Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Juniors 16 years and under, Health Care Card)
  • $60.00 - $85.00 Groups 8+
  • $40.00 - $45.00 Students
  • $40.00 School Groups 10+
  • $30.00 School Groups (ICSEA) 10+
  • $30.00 Under 30's (Limit 2 per order)

C Reserve (Restricted View)

  • $35.00 Adult
  • $30.00 School Groups 10+
  • $30.00 School Groups (ICSEA) 10+
  • $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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Auslan Interpreted Performance with Post-Show Q&A

  • Tuesday, 29 July at 6:30pm

Audio Described Performance with Tactile Tour

  • Saturday 2 August at 2:00pm

Open and Closed Captioned Performance 

  • Saturday 2 August at 2:00pm

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