The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will host the world premiere of Bangarra Dance Theatre‘s newest creation in September.
One of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, the group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers, will debut The Bogong’s Song: a call to Country, which has been specifically created for primary-school aged children.
Set to open during the school holidays, on September 25, the performance is a blend of storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance and song.
Choreographer and writer Yolande Brown said the new show highlighted the continued importance of community and the different ways everyone, no matter size or stature, could contribute.
“Featuring Yidindji, Birri Gubba, Miriam Mer and Tanna Island man Benjin Maza and Warlpiri woman Tjilala Brown-Roberts, The Bogong’s Song invites young audiences to listen, reflect, and wonder,” Ms Brown said.
“When a brother and sister turn out the lights for the night, their Nan promises to tell them a story. Like the beating wings of the Bogong moth, her voice carries them into dreams; into an extraordinary world where Country shares its secrets.”
QPAC Chief Executive Rachel Healy said it was important to share First Nations stories, especially with children.
“We are proud of our continued relationship with Bangarra, and we’re thrilled that the company is bringing another children’s work to QPAC, offering our youngest audiences an opportunity to be enchanted by a story from First Nations culture,” Ms Healy said.
“We have watched The Bogong’s Song come to life in creative development sessions since 2024 with a stellar list of Queensland cast and creatives, and it’s been a pleasure to see the final story grow – just like a moth! – from its early caterpillar stages through to fully grown as it finally takes to the stage.”
Tickets are on sale now at the QPAC website or via 136 246.
