Kaarla Kaatijin [NAIDOC 2025]

Kaarla Kaatijin

Come on a journey into the lives of Djitty Djitty (Willy Wagtail), Kulbardi (Magpie), Dwert (Dingo) and many more familiar friends as they explore the importance of Kaarla (Fire) in this immersive production from the award-winning Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company.

Drawing from creation stories in and around Boorloo (Perth), playwright Zac James draws on traditional knowledge and storytelling to introduce young audiences to stories about fire in an authentic and engaging way.

Kaarla Kaatijin explores the importance of fire, both spiritually and practically, using Noongar Dreaming stories and language, beautiful puppetry, masks and music to get children joyfully engaging with the narrative.

This production is part of Yirra Yaakin’s much-loved Kaatijin series, introducing young audiences to themes such as caring for country, environmental sustainability, cultural awareness and what it means to be a strong, centred individual learning about the world.

Important information

• This event is suitable for ages 6 and up.


• Redmond Theatre is located on campus at Prendiville Catholic College, 11 Prendiville Ave, Ocean Reef.


• Free standard and ACROD parking bays are located directly outside the theatre, with additional parking available on the nearby tennis courts.


• Redmond Theatre is a wheelchair accessible venue.

Cast

Shinade Mourambine

Shaquita Nannup

Jaden Thoma

Crew

Director: Bobbi Henry 

Sound Designer: Tao Issaro Mott

Scenery and Costume: Sam Knox

Set Design: Matt McVeigh

Movement Facilitator and Artist: Rubeun Yorkshire

Stage Manager: Emma Stirling

Producer: Kalarni Murray

Education Manager: Jess Gatt

Playwright: Zac James 

About Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company

Yirra Yaakin [Yir-raarh Yaarh-kin] means “Stand Tall” in Noongar.

Based in the heart of the Noongar Nation – a distinct Aboriginal cultural group from the south-west of Western Australia – Yirra Yaakin is Australia’s biggest Aboriginal-led theatre company.

Yirra Yaakin creates, presents and celebrates First Nations’ theatre, performance and stories. Local stories inspiring the globe.

Presented by City of Joondalup in celebration of NAIDOC 2025. Check out our whole program of events and activities here.

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