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September 3, 2026 All day
Aliwah Bardinar! (Look Out, Rosella!)
Good things come to those who wait!
From the multi-award-winning composers of Wanjoo and Koolbardi wer Wardong, Gina Williams-Ghouse 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-Ghouse 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 and families, with a running time of 45 minutes.
Artform: Children’s Theatre / Music Theatre
Audience Recommendation: Children aged 4–12 years and families
Running time: 45 minutes
Themes: Noongar Language and Culture, Creation and Colour, Friendship and Playfuless
Ticket prices: Adult $10, Child $6.50
Venue: Narrogin Town Hall
Time: 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Reviews:
“creative magic” — 7 NEWS
“walk away humming” — 7 NEWS
“playful, educational and beautiful” — Drew Dymond, AEC
“a vibrant celebration” — Jenny Simpson, AWESOME Festival
Themes:
Noongar Language and Culture – celebrating and preserving the Noongar language through story, song, and performance.
Creation and Colour – the nyttiny (creation) story of how the Bardinar (Western Rosella) got its colours.
Friendship and Playfulness – brought to life through cheeky characters like the frog, the elegant swan, and the Bardinar itself.
Watch Gina introduce the production and talk about the cultural context: https://vimeo.com/1007909142
About BREAKSEA
Breaksea is a multi-artform, community arts and cultural development company based between Albany, Denmark, and Fremantle. 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.
