Aliwah Bardinar!
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30 September - 2 October 2025
State Theatre Centre of WA, Heath Ledger Theatre

Aliwah Bardinar!

30 September - 2 October 2025 State Theatre Centre of WA, Heath Ledger Theatre Buy tickets
Presented by 2025 AWESOME Festival and Barking Gecko Arts

Good things come to those who wait!    

From the multi-award-winning composers of Wanjoo and Koolbardi wer Wardong, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, comes a new children’s production - Aliwah Bardinar! (Look-out Rosella!). The performance celebrates the nyttiny (creation) story of how the Bardinar (Western Rosella) got its colours.

Featuring inspired set design by Fiona Bruce, vibrant costumes by Michelle Ward, gorgeous puppets, vivacious choreography and original new music, audiences will be entranced by the cheeky frog, elegant swan and the beauty of the Noongar language.

Aliwah Bardinar! will be performed by Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse alongside phenomenal artists Jarred Wall & Julianna Thomas, UWA Musical Theatre students and the Aquinas College Schola Cantorum, conducted by Pia Harris and directed by Matt Reuben James Ward.

The performance includes spoken dialogue, solo and ensemble singing. Aliwah Bardinar! is suitable for children aged 4 - 12 years and families, with a running time of 50 minutes.


Join us for a special performance with The Wanjoo Big Sing following the 1:30 performance of Aliwah Bardinar! on Wednesday, 1 October. There will be the opportunity for a short break between performances, with The Wanjoo Big Sing commencing at 2:45pm and  finishing by 3:15pm.
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.
  • $24.00 Adult
  • $19.00 Child (12 years and under)
  • $19.00 Concession (Full-time Students, Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Health Care Card)
  • $19.00 Groups 4+
  • $19.00 Vacation Care/School Groups 10+ (one complimentary ticket per 10 purchased)
    For group bookings phone (08) 6212 9291 or email groups@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au

Babes in arms permitted for infants up to 2 years.


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