The Bogong’s Song: a call to Country

Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the world premiere of their second dedicated children’s work for primary-aged children, ‘The Bogong’s Song: a call to Country’, an exciting new creation by Bidjara choreographer and writer Yolande Brown and Thiithaarr Warra/Kaanju/Ayapathu writer Chenoa Deemal.

When a brother and sister turn out the lights for the night, their Nan promises to tell them a story. Like the beating wings of the Bogong moth, her voice carries them into dreams, 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’ blends storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance and song to tell the story of the Bogong moth, inviting young audiences to experience connection to Country, and to listen, reflect, and wonder. As Nan passes her knowledge to her grandchildren, we’re all invited to experience connection to Country. And as the children open their hearts to the stories of their ancestors, we 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 in 2024.

Age recommendation: 7 – 12 year olds