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25th Anniversary Celebration Event
Thanks to all our partners, donors, Koordahs (Friends), artists, creatives and staff for celebrating our 25th anniversary with us. The evening was moorditj!
2019 Education Program | Sneak Peak
More information at https://yirrayaakin.com.au/education/
Junior Sonneteers Program | Teaser
More information at https://yirrayaakin.com.au/production/junior-sonneteers-program/
Junior Sonneteers Program
More information at https://yirrayaakin.com.au/production/junior-sonneteers-program/
Yirra Yaakin 2018 Highlights
In 2018 Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company has continued to proudly share Aboriginal stories. As part of our 25th year we shared the power of four First nations theatre, Noongar, Wongi, Maori and Canadian.
Kaarla Kaatijin by Zac James - 2018
Kaarla Kaatijin (which in Noongar means to 'understand fire') uses Noongar knowledge and storytelling to deliver traditional stories about fire in an exciting and engaging way.
Skylab Opening Night
For the first time, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company is collaborating with Black Swan to present this world premiere of a new Western Australian sci-fi comedy, Skylab by Melodie Reynolds-Diarra.
Skylab Promo
‘Here’s just a little look at the craziness you are getting yourself into. Skylab – where Sci-Fi meets consciousness, spirituality meets the modern world, so come and check our Skylab.’ – Kyle J Morrison
Huff Opening Night
From Native Earth Performing Arts, Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company, comes a vivid account of harsh realities and difficult truths.
Huff Promo Video 01
Huff is the wrenching, yet darkly comic tale of Indigenous brothers, caught in a torrent of solvent abuse and struggling to cope with the death of their mother.
Huff Promo Video 02
With his signature biting humour and raw, vivid imagery, Cardinal expertly portrays over a dozen characters in his captivating solo performance.
Shit Whitefellas Say
Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Theatre and The Blue Room Theatre proudly present: BLACK AS MICHAEL JACKSON
HONEY SPOT – written by Jack Davis – Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company
HONEY SPOT is a play about two cultures living together, about two different philosophies on land conservation and about how friendship can overcome racial differences.
Waltzing the Wilarra by David Milroy
WALTZING THE WILARRA was commissioned by Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company and received it’s World Premiere on 5 February 2011, at Subiaco Arts Centre
Yirra Yaakin 2013 Season Launch
Take a look at what Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company has in store for 2013. Interviews with our Artistic Director, Kyle J Morrison and the key creatives from each project…
WALTZING THE WILARRA Workshop Reading
WALTZING THE WILARRA is a dramatic, toe tapping musical with a satirical bite!
Shakespeare’s Sonnets in Aboriginal Noongar language
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company & Olympic partner Woodside are proud to announce our invitation by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to translate Shakespeare’s sonnets into Noongar
Shit Noongars Say
Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Theatre and The Blue Room Theatre proudly present: BLACK AS MICHAEL JACKSON
HONEY SPOT – Katya Shevtsov as Peggy Summers
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company presents HONEY SPOT by Jack Davis.
HONEY SPOT - Lynette Narkle as Mrs Winalli
www.yirrayaakin.com.au Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company presents HONEY SPOT by Jack Davis. Directed by Kyle J Morrison.
Yirra Yaakin 2012 Highlights
Take a look at Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company in 2012
HONEY SPOT - Ian Wilkes as Tim Winalli
www.yirrayaakin.com.au Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company presents HONEY SPOT by Jack Davis. Directed by Kyle J Morrison.
David Milroy- Waltzing the Wilarra
David Milroy speaking at the media launch of Waltzing the Wilarra 26th November 2010
HONEY SPOT - Director, Kyle J Morrison
www.yirrayaakin.com.au Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company presents HONEY SPOT by Jack Davis. Directed by Kyle J Morrison.
HONEY SPOT - Phillip Walley-Stack as Cousin William Winalli
www.yirrayaakin.com.au Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company presents HONEY SPOT by Jack Davis. Directed by Kyle J Morrison.
2012 Highlights
From regional Western Australia to Shakespeare's Globe in London, 2012 has been a big year for Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company.
HONEY SPOT - George Shevstov as Forest Ranger
www.yirrayaakin.com.au Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company presents HONEY SPOT by Jack Davis. Directed by Kyle J Morrison.
Kaarla Kaatijin by Zac James
FIRST PRESENTED IN OCTOBER 2012 BY 2012 AWESOME INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL DIRECTED BY: KYLE J MORRISON WRITER: ZAC JAMES SOUND
The Cake Man
Published on Oct 17, 2013 Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company and Belvoir present The Cake Man by Robert J Merritt
Kep Kaatijin (To understand Water)
Written by David Milroy in association with Derek Nannup Directed by Derek Nannup Starring Amy Smith, Shakara Walley & Ian Wilkes Kep Kaatijin
Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Theatre Company | Part One: The Early Years
Ialaru: A Celebration Yirra Yaakin - WA's leading Aboriginal performing arts company
Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Theatre Company | Part Two: Youth Theatre
Ialaru: A Celebration Yirra Yaakin - WA's leading Aboriginal performing arts company
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