Yirra Yaakin: Boodjar Kaatijin Sat 3 Jun 2017 10:00am – 2:30pm Museum of the Great Southern The Western Australian Museum and Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company present Boodjar Kaatijin written by Ian Wilkes. Join Koorlbardi (Magpie), Weitj (Emu), Nyingarn (Echidna) and their koordahs (friends) as they take you on a wild adventure into traditional legends of how the land was created. Through a collection of four stories based on Nyoongar knowledge and storytelling, audiences will learn about The First Sunrise; The Creation of Kings Park and How the Kangaroo Got It’s Colour; How the Echidna Got Its Spikes; and The Creation of Wave Rock and the Stars. Written & Directed by Ian Wilkes Starring Amy Smith, Demi Bennett & Aaron Wilkes Set & Costume Designer Matthew McVeigh Sound Designer James Taylor Lighting Designer Chloe Ogilvie Stage Manager Craig Williams Boodjar Kaatijin Image copyright Simon Pynt courtesy of Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company Further Details Boodjar Kaatijin is a free event for the general public. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Bookings can be made by using the below links or by calling 1300 134 081 For school bookings please email reception@museum.wa.gov.au 3 June 10:00am 3 June 11:30am 3 June 1:30pm This event is part of a special regional tour that will also visit the Museum of the Goldfields and the Museum of Geraldton. Boodjar Kaatijin Image Copyright Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company