Aliwah Bardinar! (Look Out, Rosella!)
A NOTE FROM BREC’S CREATIVE LEARNING COORDINATOR
FOR SCHOOL YEARS K-6
CURRICULUM LINKS
Good things come to those who wait!
From the multi-award-winning composers of Wanjoo and Koolbardi wer Wardong, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, comes a new children’s production – Aliwah Bardinar! (Look Out, Rosella!). The performance celebrates the nyttiny (creation) story of how the Bardinar (Western Rosella) got its colours.
Featuring inspired set design by Fiona Bruce, vibrant costumes by Michelle Ward, gorgeous puppets, vivacious choreography and original new music, audiences will be entranced by the cheeky frog, the elegant swan and the beauty of the Noongar language.
Aliwah Bardinar! is performed by Gina Williams alongside phenomenal artists Jarred Wall and Julianna Marie, music directed by Pia Harris, and directed by Matt Reuben James Ward.
The performance includes spoken dialogue, solo and ensemble singing. Aliwah Bardinar! is suitable for children aged 4–12 years.
Creative Credits
Producing Company: Breaksea
Writers: Gina Williams, Guy Ghouse & Lauren Davies
Director: Matt Reuben James Ward
Music Director: Pia Harris
Cast: Gina William, Jarred Wall, Julianna Marie, Jarrad Inman (voice of Bardinar)
Please note casting is subject to change.
Set Design: Fiona Bruce
Costume Design: Michelle Ward
Projection Design: Roly Skender
Millinery: Holly Barker
Prop Costumes: Tessa Laing
Design Assistant: Charlotte Meagher
About Breaksea
Breaksea is a multi-artform, community arts and cultural development company based between Albany, Denmark and Perth. The organisation believes in the transformative power of the creative arts to strengthen individuals and communities. Breaksea works across singing, music, dance, visual art, theatre and writing. Its creative process fosters authentic artistic experiences by developing new work through collaborative pathways with community participants from diverse backgrounds. In 2024, Breaksea’s production The Magical Weedy Seadragon was recognised at the WA Performing Arts Awards, winning Outstanding New Musical/Opera and Outstanding Costume Design. In 2025, Breaksea were recipients of Producer of the Year at the Pinnacle Awards.
About WAnjoo Pty Ltd
WAnjoo Pty Ltd is the company of multi-award-winning musical duo Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse. WAnjoo is firmly in the business of building a legacy of sharing Noongar language, through music, storytelling, songwriting and performance. Wanjoo has been at the forefront of the musical revival of Noongar language, releasing four albums, writing two major Festival works (Koorlangka and Koort), two books, and two critically acclaimed operas for West Australian Opera (Koolbardi wer Wardong & Wundig wer Wilura). They coordinate the ever-popular Wanjoo workshops, seeing up to 3000 school children a week at any given time and run Noongar singing masterclasses for adults.
ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS
Bring your students to BREC for the best excursion you’ll have this year.
Book your school group now via the form below or contact the our team for more information.
Contact the BREC Education Office
T: 1300 661 272
E: education@bunburyentertainment.com
* Please note that BREC’s Creative Learning Program is subject to change.
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