Djinda Kaatijin

Join Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company for an immersive theatre experience created for young audiences that celebrates Noongar culture, language and storytelling. 

Djinda Kaatijin (To Learn about the Stars) explores the significance of the stars in Aboriginal knowledge systems and reminds us to pause, look up, and reflect on the stories held within the night sky.

Through music, movement and narrative, audiences are invited to explore themes of imagination, creativity, identity and connection to Country in a way that is engaging, age-appropriate and culturally grounded. The production encourages young audiences to consider how the stars connect us to history, story and each other.

Presented by Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, Western Australia’s leading Aboriginal theatre company, Djinda Kaatijin forms part of the company’s commitment to sharing First Nations stories on stage and creating accessible cultural learning experiences for schools and communities.

Artistic Credits

Director Ruby Lorraine (Dharumbal)
Director/Mentor Bobbi Henry (Whadjuk)
Sound Designer Jarred Wall (Whadjuk, Wadandi, Bibbulman) 
Set Designer Matt MacVeigh 
Designer Sam Knox
Playwrights Andrea Fernandez (Yamatji/Bardi) & Zac James (Wonguktha, Yamatji, Murri)
Cast Alana Dooley (Kaurna Narungga), Jeremy Clowry (Dharumbal), Priyanka Sivabalan

This production continues Yirra Yaakin’s involvement in connecting young people and families with important cultural knowledge and stories about our region. We are committed to sharing important messages of caring for Country, environmental sustainability, and cultural awareness.