Ngalaka Daa Ensemble

Ngalaka Daa means “our tongue” in Noongar.

The Ngalaka Daa Ensemble is a program presented in collaboration with Yirra Yaakin and WA Youth Theatre Company (WAYTCo). Driven by the sharing of Noongar language and culture, the program provides participants with the opportunity to receive intensive development in theatre making, performance and language skills at a professional level.

Successful participants partake in an intense series of workshops and rehearsals leading to several curated public performance opportunities.

As a member of the Ngalaka Daa Ensemble, participants gain access to training with industry leaders including performance preparation, vocal techniques, movement techniques / physicality, Noongar language (comprehension and articulation), acting techniques (various forms and styles), monologues, dialogues and ensemble work, embodiment of text and Noongar physical theatre processes.

In addition to providing people with opportunities to participate in the arts, the Ngalaka Daa Ensemble is an avenue to ensure the sustainability of one of the oldest languages in the world, promote cultural awareness and create a greater sense of connection between participants and the communities that they live in.

Workshops & Rehearsals
2 May – 27 June 2023 | Weekly on Tuesdays | 4.30pm – 7.30pm
11 July – 5 August 2023 | Weekly on Tuesdays & Saturdays | 4.30pm – 7.30pm
WAYTCo | King Street Arts Centre

Performances
Thursday 10 & Friday 11 August 2023 | 7.30pm
Hackett Hall | WA Museum Boola Bardip

Team

Writer: Teresa Moore
Director: Bobbi Henry
Translator: Della Rae Morrison and Kobi Morrison
Language Facilitators: Bobbi Henry & Derek Nannup
Facilitators: James Berlyn & Asha Cluer
Producer: Teresa Moore

Image: Dana Weeks