The Heath Ledger Theatre is named in honour of the late Western Australian actor and Academy Award winner.
The building's unique bronze-mesh exterior is designed to patinate and change appearance over time based on environmental exposure.
The complex was constructed on the site of the former Perth City Library.
The design includes a 'floating' staircase that serves as a visual centerpiece in the main foyer.
Studio Underground features a 'black box' configuration, allowing for highly adaptable stage and seating layouts to suit avant-garde productions.
The State Theatre Centre of WA is a contemporary performing arts complex featuring the 575-seat Heath Ledger Theatre and the flexible 200-seat Studio Underground. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, the building is defined by its distinctive bronze-mesh facade and an expansive, elevated outdoor courtyard known as the State Theatre Centre Courtyard. The venue functions as the primary hub for drama, dance, and independent theatre productions in Perth. Its structural design emphasizes acoustic precision and vertical layering to integrate into the urban fabric of the Northbridge district. The facility serves as the headquarters for several resident performing arts companies. Public areas include interconnected foyers that utilize natural light to transition between internal performance spaces and the external streetscape.
The elevated courtyard looking back toward the golden-hued, perforated metal exterior of the theatre facade.
Check the 'What's On' calendar in advance as the venue houses different resident companies with rotating schedules.
Arrive early to spend time in the outdoor courtyard, which provides a quieter vantage point of the surrounding Northbridge activity.
Utilize the cloakroom services, as bulky bags are generally restricted inside the performance halls.
Do not mistake the State Theatre Centre for the nearby His Majesty's Theatre, which is a separate historical venue on Hay Street.
Smart casual attire is standard; silence mobile devices and refrain from photography during active performances.
