Written by Zac James
Age Group: Years K – 6
Dates: 2 – 27 May / 27 June – 19 August 2022
Venue: Metro & Regional Schools Incursion, Perth
Duration: 45mins + 10min Q&A
Students numbers: 50 (min) – 150 (max)
Curriculum Links: Arts, English, HASS, Science, Sustainability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Prices: $13 (+ GST) per student
10% discount for Waterwise, Disadvantaged ($11.40 + GST per student) | School bookings in excess of 500 students ($8.00 + GST per student)
Bookings: Email our Education Manager at education@yirrayaakin.com.au with your preferred date, or call (08) 9380 3049.
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Artistic Credits
Written by Zac James
Directed by Marlanie Haerewa
Set design by Matt McVeigh
Costume design by Angela Ferolla & Matt McVeigh
Sound design by Tao Issaro
Stage Manager Jack Wilson
Cast Gabriel Critti-Schnaars, Chanelle Hawkins & Teresa Moore
Synopsis
Bilya Kaatijin (which means “Fresh Water Knowledge” in Noongar) is the fourth and final story in Yirra Yaakin’s Kaatijin series.
Connecting stories from Noongar land (south-west Western Australia) to Wonguktha land (the northern Goldfields), Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the Kikuyu people of Kenya, Bilya Kaatijin teaches us about the importance of water to First Nations people around the world.
Journeying through global Dreaming stories the show teaches its audiences about the importance of accepting others, the power of empathy, the impact of climate change to the land and the Noongar seasons.
This production continues Yirra Yaakin’s involvement in connecting young people & families with important cultural knowledge and stories about our region. We are committed to sharing important messages of caring for country, environmental sustainability and cultural awareness.
Education Kits
Education Kits are provided free of charge with any booking of this play. They are also available for individual purchase at $30.00 + GST (plus postage).
If you are interested in purchasing an Education Kit, please complete an Order Form and return it to our Education Manager.
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