Follow one little turtle on one big adventure! Head to The Art House at Wyong for the opportunity to see Waru, Bangarra Dance Theatre’s first dedicated work for children on September 22 & 23.
Bangarra Dance Theatre is a company of professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers and one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies.
Waru – journey of the small turtle is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance for 3 – 7-year-olds.
In this theatre production, audience members can follow the story of the heroine Migi as she undertakes a journey of discovery and survival.
Under the star-illuminated skies of the Torres Strait, this green turtle navigates her way back to the beach where she was born.
The season has started, the turtles are returning to nest, and soon the island will welcome a new generation of hatchlings – amongst them, our small turtle friend, Migi!
Created by Stephen Page, together with Hunter Page-Lochard and Bangarra alumni Dancers and Choreographers Sani Townson and Elma Kris, Waru provides teachers, parents and caregivers with a unique opportunity to open up conversations about climate change, caring for the environment and the traditional cultural values of respect and reciprocity.
Waru is inspired in part by Turtle (Corroboree, 2001), choreographed by Stephen Page, Peggy Misi and Elma Kris.
LOCATION: The Art House Theatre, Wyong
TIMES: Friday 22 September 10AM & 12:30AM (Schools only performance) and Saturday 23 September 10AM (General Public)
DURATION: 45 minutes, no interval
AGE: 3 – 7 years old
PRICES: Adult: $25 | Encore Member: $20 | Child Under 12: $20 | Family (2A, 2C or 1A, 3C): $75 | School Groups: $15
BOOKINGS: The Art House
Photo credit: Daniel Boud
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