Inspired by the totemic significance of green sea turtles in the Torres Strait, Waru is the first full-length children’s program from Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Elma Kris, Jenson Waru Sam and Frances Rings discuss the significance of taking the show to Waiben, Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, where it was performed in entirely in Kriol for the first time.
Then, Ngiyampaa artist Pirritu plays live in the Awaye studio.
Plus for Word Up head to Hope Vale with Tamara Pearson where she’ll share the Guugu Yimidhirr word for 'language'.
Awaye marks three decades on the air
Saving gyak, and Tia Gostelow's Head Noise
Kev Carmody's influence, and 'balanydja'
The Warumpi Band's legacy, and GURR ERA OP
Tony Birch's tenderness, and Royston Noell is Invincible
The legendary Dr Shellie Morris, and 'ngurra'
Edenglassie, and A Daylight Connection
Leah Purcell's return to theatre, and Miwatj Yolŋu
Winhanganha, and changing the face of opera
Tarnanthi Art Festival 2023, and Emma Donovan's new era
Finding Country in man-made objects, and 'apmere'
Emily Wurramara refuses to be labelled, and 'kwatye'
A bit of history repeating, and learning Western Arrente
Yellamundie Festival 2023, and 'birra'
Jane Harrison's The Visitors, and Djinama Yilaga
Blaque Showgirls, and Deadly Science
The Journey Down, and The Ripple Effect Band
Stiff Gins, and Susie Anderson's 'the body country'
Ever Present, and Karnpuka
Saving gyak, and Tia Gostelow's Head Noise
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