West Australian Opera Presents Koolbardi wer Wardong (Magpie and the Crow)
Red Earth Arts Precinct Amphitheatre
Thursday 9 May, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Adult: $35, Concession: $25, Child: $17.50, Family: $90, FOTT $28, Group of 6 $30
All ages
Aliwa yeyi! (Look out now!) Feathers will fly in this cautionary tale.
Koolbardi the Magpie and Wardong the Crow are two very proud, vain, jealous brothers. Watch as their cunning, rivalry and one-upmanship brings them unstuck in spectacular fashion.
Set on Noongar Boodja (the south west corner of Western Australia), we invite you to join us for a journey back to the Nyittiny, the time of Creation, where love, loyalty, betrayal and jealousy are all stretched to their limits. Because pride always comes before the fall.
Award winning songwriters and story tellers, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse weave magic in a world first, brought to life under the deft direction of Matt Reuben James Ward. Experience the incredible beauty of the language of this land, as this production promises to delight audiences of all ages.
All ages, SUNG IN NOONGAR
MEDIA QUOTES
★★★★★ – Limelight Magazine, Marilyn Phillips
“This highly entertaining, accessible new family opera, performed in the Noongar language with surtitles, deserves further performances and exposure.” – Limelight Magazine, Marilyn Phillips
“Williams and Ghouse tell the story with song, colour, light, movement and above all humour, aided and abetted by two rising stars, Jarrad Inman as Koolbardi and Jarred Wall as Wardong.” – The West Australian, David Cusworth
“A visual feast of colour and whimsy.” – The West Australian, David Cusworth
“Williams and Ghouse’s heart-tugging melodies are sweet and fun, arranged by Chris Stone who seamlessly blends a jazz band (led by Ghouse on guitar), with the lush expressiveness of the WA Youth Orchestra, conducted by Aaron Wyatt. It’s wonderful music and gives the ancient story a sense of timelessness and depth.” – Seesaw, Rosalind Appleby
“A Noongar story, told through song, connecting people to each other and our country – opera at its best.” – Seesaw, Rosalind Appleby
“I wanted the show to keep going!” – Seesaw Junior Review, Emma Wadley, Age 10
“I really enjoyed the light-hearted and funny scenes” – Seesaw Junior Review, Liliane Wadley, Age 8
Meet and Greet with cast after the show at HeART Bar.
Adult: $35, Concession: $25, Child: $17.50, Family: $90, FOTT $28, Group of 6 $30
All ages, Sung in Noongar
Bus service available from Wickham and Roebourne
Koolbardi wer Wardong is a Wesfarmers Arts Commission. The Karratha tour is supported by City of Karratha and WAO regional touring partner MM Electrical.