The Bogong’s Song: A call to Country

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#Follow the Song of the Bogong Moth

What guides you through the darkness when you’ve lost your way? A whisper on the wind. A shimmer in the stars. A moth in flight.

When a brother and sister turn out the lights for the night, they are swept into a world of imagination — a portal to their Dreaming. Seeking an elusive Bogong Moth, they journey into an extraordinary world where Country shares its secrets. In this place, the past speaks through stars, trees, and grasses. Healing begins in the silence between breaths.

The Bogong’s Song is a rich blend of storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance, and song created especially for children aged 5+ and their families. As the children open their hearts to the stories of their ancestors, we are all invited to experience connection to Country and discover that even the smallest creatures have a vital role to play.

This brand-new work from Yolande Brown and Chenoa Deemal follows Bangarra’s award-winning Waru – journey of the small turtle, which enthralled more than 25,000 children.

The Bogong’s Song invites young audiences to listen, reflect, and wonder.

Times

Tuesday 03 August - 10:00am & 12:30pm

Prices

Empire Cardholder

$29.00

Adult

$33.00

Student

$29.00

Group 4+

$29.00

*A fee of $5 applies per transaction for online bookings.

Venues

Empire Theatre

Genres

Theatre, Family/Children, First Nations

Run Time

55 minutes no interval

Warnings

Please note that this production contains elevated sound levels, haze, smoke effects and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed.

Age Recommendation: For children aged 5+ and their families.

Accessibility

If you're after wheelchair seating or Companion Card (limited number available) book via our Ticket Office or over the phone on 1300 655 299

#WATCH A SNEAK PEEK

"An immersive, luminous work that draws young audiences gently into the Dreaming, a world of wonder, wisdom and laughter."
DANCE AUSTRALIA

"The Bogong’s Song is a meaningful and rewarding performance not to be missed." 
WHATS THE SHOW

“With a mix of stunning shadow puppetry, dance, singing and beautiful visual displays, there is never a dull moment.”
THE SCOOP

“There is much to marvel at in the show’s 55-minute run time”
INDAILY QLD

“This is a children’s show that will engage kids and inspire adults, and its magic will stay with you long after the Bogong moth is finally found.”
BRISBANE STAGE

"The children in the audience become transfixed ... as if responding to some deep, ancient summons that cuts through all the screens, lights, and noise." 
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

#Creative team

Director, Co-Writer & Choreographer - Yolande Brown
Co-Writer & Provocateur - Chenoa Deemal
Composer - Brendon Boney
Songwriting & Composition - Yolande Brown
Set & Costume Designer - Richard Roberts
Set Design Associate - Annaliese McCarthy
Lighting Designer - Ben Hughes
Lighting Design Associate - Eben Love
Video Designer - Justin Harrison
Cultural Consultant - Aunty Doris Paton
Cultural Consultant - Arthur Little
Illustrator - Cheryl Davison
Puppetry Consultant - Vanessa Ellis
Traditional Dance - Brent Watkins
Accompanying Music - Uncle Sean Ryan
Deaf Consultant - James Kerwin

#For the kids

This resource provides background information about the Cultural, geographical and environmental themes within the work, which we hope will support teachers, parents and guardians in preparing their students’/children’s experience of the production.