Songbird
Groups 6+ $31.50 + BF | + BREC Access
A Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company production
Warnings: Contains coarse language and adult themes.
Age Recommendation: Recommended for ages 13+
An intimate tale of heartbreak, forgiveness, shared memories and sweet melodies.
Songbird is a story about a young couple, Leon & Brooke, who parted ways following the death of Brooke’s brother, Michael. Michael, Brooke and Leon grew up together and have been best friends their entire lives. They were inseparable until Michael’s untimely death drove Brooke and Leon apart.
After five years, Leon wants to reconnect with Brooke and find out why Michael died. Does he really want to know the truth behind the death? Will he understand why reconciliation with Brooke may be too difficult, or will their shared memories & love of music allow forgiveness to triumph over the ever-aching sadness they both share?
About the Company
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company was established in 1993. Since then, the company has evolved into a respected cultural leader and artistic hub for Aboriginal people from all over WA, Australia, and around the world. Yirra Yaakin produces award winning, world-class theatre, sharing Aboriginal stories through exciting, entertaining, educational and authentic new works. The company has commissioned and premiered more than 70 new major plays. We have worked with and nurtured prestigious Aboriginal writers including David Milroy, Sally Morgan, Derek Nannup, Mitch Torres and Dallas Winmar, among many others.
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BREC ACCESS
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* Limited BREC Access Tickets available
An intimate tale of heartbreak, memory and sweet melodies.
Artshub | Review by Nerida Dickson
Songbird is a haunting and beautiful lesson in love, camaraderie, deep affection and connection. It is about forging intense relationships and the strong emotions that align with that. It features live songs that are heartfelt and irreverent and are guaranteed to elicit tingles. Cooper’s voice is sweet and soulful and the sentiment behind the songs create an emotionally rich experience.
4 stars – The Australia Times | Review by Laura Money
One of the main highlights of Songbird was the inclusion of live music; with each of the cast proficient singers and musicians it seemed.
Theatre Review: Songbird – Blue Room Theatre, Perth (Performances through July 18th) by Simon Clark