Located on the corner of Roe and William Streets in Northbridge, the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia opened to audiences in 2011. Known for state-of-the-art spaces including the Heath Ledger Theatre and Studio Underground, it's also home to Northbridge's best-kept secret The Courtyard, a stunning beneath-the-stars outdoor venue, and the ever shape-shifting performance space Rehearsal Room 1.

Since its inception in 2020, STATE OF PLAY - the State Theatre Centre's indepdendent FRINGE WORLD hub - has been attracting huge audiences with over 21,000 tickets sold in 2024. Providing a platform for homegrown talent and transforming the theatre into a vibrant space for around 30 productions every year, there's something for everyone! 

Our 2025 season will run from 17 January to 2 February; we are so excited to showcase a fantastic mix of local and national artists. So come and join us and have a fantastic night of FRINGE at STATE OF PLAY!