Karla Kaatijin

Written by Zac James

Directed by Bobbi Henry

 “A long time ago, the world was full of dark and ice. The nyitting time, cold time…” 

 

Dates  7 – 11 July

Venue Studio, Subiaco Arts Centre | 180 Hamersley Road Subiaco, 6008 (view on Google Maps) (view on Apple Maps)

Duration Approx. 60 min (includes 10 min Q&A)

Age Recommendation 6 +

 

 

Cast and Creatives

Director Bobbi Henry 

Sound Designer Tao Issaro 

Set and Costume Sam Knox

Movement Facilitator and Artist Rubeun Yorkshire

Synopsis

Kaarla Kaatijin means to ‘understand fire’ in Noongar language.

Drawing from creation stories in and around Boorloo metropolitan area playwright Zac James, draws on traditional knowledge and storytelling to introduce young audiences to stories about fire in an authentic and engaging way.

Kaarla Kaatijin explores the importance of fire, spiritually and practically using Noongar Dreaming stories and language, beautiful puppetry, masks, and music as young children experience stories in an engaging and joyful way.

Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s much-loved Kaatijin Series introduces our youngest audiences to caring for country, environmental sustainability, cultural awareness and what it means to be a strong, centred individual learning about the world.

Metro Schools Touring 

Metro Schools Touring 

14  May – 4 July 

Regional Schools Touring 

21 July – 8 August 

For more information or to book your incursion please reach out to Jess Gatt, Producer at jess.gatt@yirrayaakin.com.au   

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