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 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.

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 BREC ACCESS

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We want everyone to have the opportunity to see this show at BREC.

So here’s our offer. Through BREC Access we are making some seats available for those who need a good night out but who can’t manage full price at the moment and we invite those who can to ‘pay it forward’ and choose a higher price.

$15.00  OPEN – I need a good night out but the cost of living is starting to bite!
$25.00  ENTER – I need a good night out but can pay a bit more
$70.00  FLING – I want to pay it forward and fling open the doors for someone else

* Limited BREC Access Tickets available