Yirra Yaakin: Boodjar Kaatijin

Sat 27 May 2017

10:00am1:00pm

Museum of the Goldfields

Boodjar Kaatijin

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

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

27 May 10:00am

27 May 12:00pm

This event is part of a special regional tour that will also visit the Museum of the Great Southern and the Museum of Geraldton.


Boodjar Kaatijin

Image Copyright Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company