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7 – 14 July 2024
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Boodjar Kaatijin

Organiser
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company
Date
Mon, 08/07/2024 - 15:00 - Sat, 13/07/2024 - 17:30
Cost of entry
Free event
Venue
Shenton Park Community Centre, WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle, Beechboro Public Library, Midland Library, Vincent Community Centre
City/town
Perth
Post code
6000
State
WA
Event Photo: Boodjar Kaatijin
Boodjar Kaatijin

Boodjar Kaatijin by Ian Wilkes

Audiences will join Koorlbardi (Magpie), Weitj (Emu), Nyingarn (Echidna) and their koordah (friends) as they journey through Noongar Boodjar sharing stories of how the land was created. Boodjar Kaatijin kicks off the series of Kaatijin plays, specifically written for our younger audiences, that focus on the sharing of Noongar language and connecting young people with important cultural knowledge and stories.

Cast: Faith Clowry, Jaden Thomas and Julianna Thomas
Playwright: Ian Wilkes
Director: Bobbi Henry

Ages: Years PP-6

Performance 1
Monday 8 July 2024 | 3pm
Shenton Park Community Centre
Free event, registration required.

Performance 2
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | 11am
WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle
Free event. No registration necessary.

Performance 3
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | 11am
Beechboro Public Library
Free event, registration required.

Performance 4
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | 1pm
Midland Library
Free event, registration required.

Performance 5
Friday 12 July 2024 | 10am
Vincent Community Centre | Birak Room
Free event. No registration necessary.

Performance 6
Saturday 13 July 2024 | 5.30pm
Byford Secondary College
Free event.

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