Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre
Products & Services
Professional Aboriginal Australian theatreChildren's theatreTouring menu Arts and Cultural based Workshop programCultural exchangeOur Company Message
Yirra Yaakin [Yir-raarh Yaarh-kin] is Australia?s leading Aboriginal theatre experience. More than a theatre company, Yirra Yaakin is the response to the Aboriginal Community's need for positive self-enhancement through artistic expression.Established in 1993, Yirra Yaakin opened its doors with one successful funding application and three staff members. As the company grew, so did the commitment towards developing Aboriginal people in all aspects of theatre. A decade later, Yirra Yaakin is both a world-class theatre company and a leader in community development.
What we do?
We have three main areas of activity -
Community Program Focuses on youth arts, local participation and also events that are of major benefit to the Aboriginal Community.
Development ProgramWe are the only Aboriginal Australian Cultural organisation to run such a large and ongoing training/mentoring program, with a core of experienced professional Aboriginal theatre workers as well as a number of trainees and volunteers who receive hands on skills development in a wide range of arts practices.
Professional ProgramOur Professional program concentrates on new works by emerging and established Aboriginal artists. Touring regionally, nationally and internationally.
Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre maintains the vision to carry Aboriginal theatre, into the next century - providing Australian and International audiences with exciting, authentic and culturally appropriate Indigenous theatre.