The Song Catchers
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22 - 24 October 2026
Albany Entertainment Centre, Princess Royal Theatre

The Song Catchers

22 - 24 October 2026 Albany Entertainment Centre, Princess Royal Theatre Buy tickets

Presented by West Australian Opera and Breaksea

An uplifting musical adventure of friendship and discovery, created for Albany 2026. 

The adventure of Tipu the fox and Marri the echidna.

In the foxes’ city of Hillside, songs are trapped, stored, and consumed as energy. Tipu, the fox was raised as a Song Catcher. His friend Marri, the echidna, still holds a true, living song. When Tipu betrays Marri by catching his song, he triggers a catastrophic release of songs that have been trapped and stored, igniting fire and blame.

Fleeing into the Albany bush, Tipu and Marri reunite on an adventure to the mythical Listening Tree, a place of memory and renewal where they discover the power of listening.

With original music by Jarred Wall, West Australian Music 2025 Vocalist of the Year, and featuring Gina Williams-Ghouse, Jarrad Inman and Rachelle Durkin, The Song Catchers blends music, live performance and animation into a powerful and uplifting theatrical experience.

Please note:
  • Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance.
  • Mobile telephones and electronic devices are to be turned off during the performance.
  • Cameras, video cameras and tape recorders will not be permitted without the consent of the promoter.
  • $25.00 Adult
  • $20.00 Concession (Full-time Students, Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Juniors 16 years and under, Health Care Card)
  • $80.00 Family (2 adults, 2 children)
  • $18.00 Groups 9+ (one complimentary ticket per 9 purchased)
  • $18.00 School Groups 9+ (one complimentary ticket per 9 purchased)
    For group bookings phone AEC Box Office (08) 9844 5005 or the ACT Groups Department (08) 6212 9291, alternatively email [email protected]

Babes in arms permitted for infants up to 2 years old


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