The Bogong’s Song a call to Country

  • Dance
  • Kids & Families
  • Bangarra Dance Theatre
  • Studio Theatre at Bangarra, Wharf 4/5
  • Run time – 55 minutes, no interval

What guides you through the darkness when you’ve lost your way? A whisper on the wind. A shimmer in the stars. A moth in flight.

Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.

When a brother and sister turn out the lights for the night, they are swept into a world of imagination — a portal to their Dreaming. Seeking an elusive Bogong Moth, they journey 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 is a rich blend of storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance, and song created especially for primary-aged children. As the children open their hearts to the stories of their ancestors, we are all invited to experience connection to Country and 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. 

Featuring Benjin Maza and Tjilala Brown-Roberts, whose talents in dance, music, and spoken word bring this warm-hearted story to life—The Bogong’s Song invites young audiences to listen, reflect, and wonder.

Presented by Bangarra Dance Theatre

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Plan your visit

Address

Bangarra Dance Theatre, Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Rd

Dawes Point NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

Please note this venue is not located at Sydney Opera House.

Location and access

Studio Theatre at Bangarra, Wharf 4/5

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