Dating Black
A funny and energetic story
of the trials and tribulations
of dating and finding love.
Ngalaka Daa
Ensemble
A program for young people
aged 13-26 to learn Noongar
language and performance
skills.
Sharing
Aboriginal
Stories
Since 1993, we have been committed
to sharing Aboriginal stories.
Our Story
Yirra Yaakin (Yir-raarh Yaarh-kin] which means “Stand Tall” in Noongar language, is one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal performing arts organisations producing award-winning, world-class theatre that is exciting, entertaining, educational, authentic and culturally appropriate.
Dating Black
A funny and energetic story of the trials and tribulations of dating and finding love.
Dates: 16 – 27 Nov 2021
Venue: Subiaco Arts Centre
Tickets: $35 – $45
Ice Land: A Hip h’Opera
Our 2019 production of Ice Land: A Hip h’Opera is back for a metro and regional tour!
Fractured like shards, Cole, Carly and Joy must fight the demons of their past to reclaim their future, but it’s not easy to leave behind the crystal meth plains of Ice Land.
Metro & Regional Tour
April & May 2021
The Sum of Us
See an exciting revisioning of the much-loved story from the off-Broadway hit and award-winning film The Sum of Us with an all First Nations cast.
Dates: 18 – 28 Feb 2021
Venue: Subiaco Arts Centre
Tickets: $20 – $59
FIFO – Fit In or F**k Off! (Past production)
Disintegration and hope in a fractured land.
Dates: 13 – 24 October 2020 (Perth) | 29 – 31 October 2020 (Broome)
Venue: Subiaco Arts Centre (Perth) | Gimme Club (Broome)
Tickets: $26 – $40
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Each year Yirra Yaakin presents a vital and strong education program suitable for young people. We create youth-focused productions, undertake residencies and conduct workshops across the state. We tour locally and regionally, providing unique cultural experiences to some of the most remote communities in the world.
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