Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company will hold its annual free Family Picnic from 5:30 pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, 21 March, as part of their partnership with the City of Subiaco. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the world behind contemporary Aboriginal theatre. Meet and yarn with the Yirra Yaakin family within the Theatre Gardens surrounding the Subiaco Arts Centre, where they have been the Company-in-Residence since 2015.
Guests are invited to bring a picnic, try samples of kangaroo stew and damper, and enjoy free ice cream provided by Gather Foods. Entertainment will include live performance by Shakara Walley’s band Last Round Aces featuring playwright Shakara Walley who wrote Songbird, the first play in Yirra Yaakin’s 2024 season. Cast member Kira Feeney will also perform several original songs from the show. The kids will love the free face-painting.
Following the Welcome to Country, Subiaco Mayor David McMullen will speak, followed by Yirra Yaakin’s Artistic Director Maitland Schnaars who will give an overview of the 2024 season, commencing with Songbird that runs from 19 April to 4 May at Subiaco Arts Centre.
Yirra Yaakin invites you to bring your family and friends and set up your picnic spot in the lush Theatre Gardens surrounding their home at the Subiaco Arts Centre, 180 Hamersley Road Subiaco.
What’s On Description: Yirra Yaakin Family Picnic 2024 – FREE EVENT Join Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company for an evening of live music, samples of kangaroo stew and damper, and face painting at their annual Family Picnic from 5.30pm to 8pm on Thursday, March 21, as part of their partnership with the City of Subiaco. This is an opportunity to experience the world behind contemporary Aboriginal theatre and meet and yarn with the whole Yirra Yaakin family within the lush Theatre Gardens surrounding the Subiaco Arts Centre, where they are the Company-in-Residence.
Bring along a picnic and experience the world behind contemporary Aboriginal theatre!
Date: Thursday 21 March 2024
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Venue: Theatre Gardens, Subiaco Arts Centre, 180 Hamersley Road, Subiaco WA 6008
Date: Thu 21 March 2024
Website: https://yirrayaakin.com.au/
Address:
Theatre Gardens, Subiaco Arts Centre, 180 Hamersley Road, Subiaco WA 6008