Kaarla Kaatijin
Dates
Tuesday 8 July | 11am - 12pm
Included with General Admission | Drop-in
Ages
Recommended for ages 5+
Duration
1 hour
Site access information
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Come on a theatrical fiery journey with the Djitty Djitty (Willy Wagtail), Kulbardi (Magpie), Dwert (Dingo) and many more familiar friends.
Kaarla Kaatijin means to ‘understand fire’ in Noongar language, as they explore the importance of Kaarla (fire) in the next chapter of Yirra Yaakin’s immersive Kaatijin series.
Drawing from Creation Stories in and around Boorloo metropolitan area, playwright Zac James draws on traditional knowledge and storytelling to introduce young audiences to stories about fire in an authentic and engaging way.
Kaarla Kaatijin explores the importance of fire, both spiritually and practically, using Noongar Dreaming Stories and language, beautiful puppetry, masks and music, as young children experience stories in an engaging and joyful way.
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s much-loved Kaatijin series introduces our youngest audiences to caring for Country, environmental sustainability, cultural awareness, and what it means to be a strong, centred individual learning about the world.
Artistic Credits
Director Bobbi Henry
Sound Designer Tao Issaro
Set and Costume Sam Knox
Movement Facilitator and Artist Rubeun Yorkshire
Writer Zac James
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.
