Forbidden love, feuding families and fatal consequences. An ancient Noongar story of star-crossed lovers.

Wundig is a handsome young man and much-loved member of the Hills people. Wilura is a beautiful young woman adored by her family, the Grass people.

Wundig wer Wilura in Concert (Wundig and Wilura) is an ancient Noongar story of star-crossed lovers, who break the bounds of lore and custom, and have their souls forever banished to Mount Brown (Wongborel) and Mount Bakewell (Walwalling) in York, Western Australia.

Family and connection to country, obligation and rebellion, adoration and betrayal, love and war. In the face of catastrophic consequences, how far would you go for love?

Sung in Noongar, this acclaimed new opera from award-winning songwriters and storytellers Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse is a new Wesfarmers Arts Commission.

About West Australian Opera

West Australian Opera (WAO) has been Western Australia’s State Opera company for nearly 60-years, sharing the power of sung stories with the community. WAO is considered crucial to arts & culture in WA and is known for producing high quality performances with an engaging and inspiring atmosphere.

About Wundig wer Wilura

Premiering in February 2024, Wundig wer Wilura is a critically acclaimed Noongar opera by award-winning songwriters and storytellers Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse.

With the support of Principal Partner Wesfarmers Arts, West Australian Opera commissioned Wundig wer Wilura following on from Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse’s celebrated first opera Koolbardi wer Wardong (2021).

WUNDIG WER WILURA IN CONCERT is the semi-staged concert production coming to BREC, featuring a large cast of principals including Gina Williams in a lead role. This version premiered in the York Festival in 2024.

Wundig wer Wilura in Concert  is a Wesfarmers Arts Commission and this presentation is supported by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development through Playing WA and MM Electrical Merchandising

This performance is made possible by the support of BREC’s First Nations Audience Development and Program Partner Alcoa.

Please note, the trailer below features footage from the full-length premiere production of Wundig wer Wilura in 2024. The upcoming performance at BREC is a concert version and differs from the production shown in the trailer.

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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.

$10.00  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

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