Ngalaka Daa Ensemble

Celebrating Noongar language, culture and youth voices through theatre.

Ngalaka Daa (Our Tongue) Ensemble is Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s distinctive cultural enrichment program for young people aged 14–22.

Grounded in Noongar culture, language and community, the program brings young Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people together to explore storytelling, performance and theatre-making. Guided by professional theatre artists and Noongar language experts, participants build professional-level skills in performance, storytelling, language comprehension and pronunciation.

Across an intensive ten-week program, the Ngalaka Daa Ensemble creates a space for young people to connect with culture, develop their creative voices and build confidence as the next generation of performers, language carriers and cultural leaders.

Ngalaka Daa — Live Performances

Experience Ngalaka Daa, a powerful live performance celebrating Noongar language, culture and the creative voices of young people.

Developed through Yirra Yaakin’s intensive theatre-making program, Ngalaka Daa brings together storytelling, performance and Noongar language to create a vibrant celebration of culture and community.

Presented inside Hackett Hall at WA Museum Boola Bardip, the performance highlights the creativity and perspectives of young Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists while celebrating Noongar language as one of the world’s oldest living languages.

Through theatre, Ngalaka Daa creates a space for cultural connection, learning and celebration—sharing young voices and stories with audiences and inspiring a deeper appreciation of Noongar culture and language.