2 May 2025
7:30pm

A.B. Facey's A Fortunate Life

Theatre 180

The Theatre

Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre
48 Canning Road, Kalamunda

About the Event

A striking collaboration between artist of stage and screen honours the trials and triumphs of extraordinary everyman A.B. Facey, whose award-winning Australian classic autobiography, A Fortunate Life, has been adapted for theatrical presentation.

‘A Fortunate Life’ embraces themes that are intrinsic to our history and culture as modern Ausrtlians – resilience, fortitude, hope and integrity, bringing the beloved bushland to the big screen and placing humanity centre-stage.

As A.B. Facey’s extraordinary story unfolds, audiovisual projections and live actors evoke distinct  natural environments, definitive historic events, and the daily grind of farmers, settlers and city dwellers throughout 20th Century Western Australia.

All ages are invited to experience this groundbreaking theatrical production – connect with generations past and present through this incredible  true story – gain insight from Facey’s experiences as a bushman, sportsman, raiway ganger, a World War 1 soldier and a 20th Century family man.

This is a unique opportunity to become immersed in modern history and experience the combined impact of live theatre and cinema.

Audience: Family Friendly
Patrons aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Patrons aged 16 & 17 may attend unaccompanied, but it is recommended they carry photo ID showing their date of birth
Juveniles are not permitted to approach the theatre bar, but can purchase non-alcoholic drinks & snacks at the KPAC Kiosk