Burrbgaja Yalirra is Marrugeku’s multi year program of intensive dance research laboratories and new short works. Curated by Marrugeku’s co-artistic directors Yawuru/Bardi choreographer Dalisa Pigram and Anglo Pākehā director Rachael Swain the initiative aims to build capacity in the next generation of leading change makers in community and culturally informed contemporary dance. Burrbgaja Yalirra began in 2017 for an evolving group of ten NSW and WA independent dance artists.
This second trilogy evoke shadow worlds reflecting histories of relocation, cultural adaption and survival. Together they reconnect cultural lineages and embody longing, renewal, rage and resilience to share new ways to belong in a changing world.
Burrbgaja Yalirra 2 is a triple bill of short works curated by Marrugeku’s co-artistic directors Yawuru/Bardi choreographer Dalisa Pigram and Anglo Pākehā director Rachael Swain. Burrbgaja Yalirra 2 establishes other ways of knowing Country through portals of change that connect place through time and the presence of ancestors. Each of the three works evoke shadow worlds reflecting histories of relocation, cultural adaption and survival. Together they reconnect cultural lineages and embody longing, renewal, rage and resilience to share new ways to belong in a changing world.
Local tip
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Arrive early and enjoy a drink or meal at Citizen Q before the show. Check your ticket carefully, as Q Theatre has several performance spaces across different levels.
Getting there
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Q Theatre is at 305 Queen Street, a short walk from Te Waihorotiu Station. Frequent buses stop nearby, while paid parking, including mobility spaces, is available at The Civic Car Park.
For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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