YIRRA YAAKIN AUSTRALIA

80. Yarnin' with Irma Woods

Mark — 2012-02-03T07:52:15Z

How did you get into acting? I've always loved watching actors, and I didn't know that acting was an option for me until I was a part of a version of Roald Dahl's Cinderella when I was a young girl, Tory was Cinderella and I played the prince! Who inspires you, who is your role model? My Family.  What do you enjoy most about your job? Being around people and on the receiving end of a story. What does the Recording Stories mean to you? Storytelling is one of the oldest art forms and (...) - 100. February 2012

70. 2012 Perth Festival

Mark — 2012-02-03T07:50:50Z

Jack Charles v The Crown ILBIJERRI Theatre Company Jack Charles v The Crown (Great Southern) Performed by Jack Charles Directed by Rachel Maza. Uncle Jack Charles is an Australian legend: veteran actor, Koori Elder, activist and - until recently - heroin addict and cat-burglar. His is a life lived to its limit, and this is his story. From Stolen Generation to Koori theatre in the 70s, film sets and Her Majesty's prisons, Jack tells his captivating tale with humour, warmth, honesty and (...) - 100. February 2012

60. 2012 Fringe world

Mark — 2012-02-03T07:49:07Z

Standing Bird The Blue Room Theatre Summer Nights & Sally Richardson in association with PICA present PICA Performance Space 7-12 February 2012 Pictured: Jacqui Claus, standing bird (2012) Photo: Ashley de Prazer "I keep falling in and out of myself, just as I fell out of paradise..." This dance/theatre/film work explores a woman's encounter with the Australian landscape - an experience of submersion, dislocation, isolation and transformation. Standing Bird is an exciting (...) - 100. February 2012

50. What's on

Mark — 2012-02-03T07:46:54Z

Recording Stories Yirra Yaakin's Writer's Group Our monthly Writers Group is back in 2012! After a successful 2011, the writer's group continues in 2012, on the second Monday of every month At Yirra Yaakin. 65 Murray Street, Perth. The next session: Monday 13 February 6pm-9pm  At Yirra Yaakin 65 Murray Street, Perth Each session will feature a guest speaker, quiet time to write, a chance to share your work with likeminded people, writing exercises. Sessions are free and all (...) - 100. February 2012

40. Job Opportunity

Mark — 2012-02-03T07:39:38Z

Education Officer Yirra Yaakin educational theatre division plays a powerful role in providing issue-based and general theatre to schools and communities throughout Western Australia. This is your chance to help make a difference – if education, kids, culture and theatre are your life – grab the opportunity with both hands; we promise you won't regret it. The Education Officer role is one of developing and improving the company's products, service and delivery, reporting to the General (...) - 100. February 2012

30. Staff Highlights from 2011

Mark — 2012-02-03T07:37:14Z

BIG, WARM reactions from audience for Honey Spot in Merredin. Noongar show, in Noongar Country with a Noongar audience. Moorditj! Kyle J Morrison It has been a year of great moments, shows, and people...perhaps one special memory - a beautiful day standing knee deep in Robe river up North with our AD Kyle and knowing exactly why it is that we do what we do. Sally Richardson Attending the very first writers group. Kim Scott was our guest speaker and a small group of people attended. (...) - 100. February 2012

20. Company Highlights from 2011

Mark — 2012-02-03T07:36:05Z

World premiere and sell out season of WALTZING THE WILARRA by award winning WA playwright David Milroy. WALTZING THE WILARRA was nominated for 3 prestigious national Helpmann Awards and won 3 Perth Theatre Trust Equity Guild Awards for Best New Play - David Milroy, Best Supporting Actor - Tim Solly and Best Design for Composition – David Milroy. The YY team attended the gala event at the Studio Underground at the State Theatre centre along with cast members Ernie Dingo, Jess Clarke, Alex (...) - 100. February 2012

10.

Mark — 2012-02-03T07:35:21Z

Kaya from all the team at Yirra Yaakin! This is our first newsletter for 2012! While things may have seemed quiet over the last few months, the team has been working hard behind the scenes to make 2012 even bigger, better and more exciting than 2011. We'll be announcing our 2012 program in April, so stay tuned. Join the YY family on Yirra Yaakin's website or LIKE us on Facebook to stay up to (...) - 100. February 2012

1. 3 February - 6 March 2011

Andrea — 2012-01-18T04:32:43Z

Winner of the 2011 Perth Theatre Trust Equity Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor (Tim Solly) Winner of the 2011 Perth Theatre Trust Equity Guild Award for Best Design (David Milroy for Composer/Music) Winner of the 2011 Perth Theatre Trust Equity Guild Award for Best New Play (David Milroy) Helpmann Awards® nominations for : Best Original Score – David Milroy Best Direction of a Play – Wesley Enoch, Waltzing the Wilarra Best Female Actor in a Play – Ursula Yovich, (...) - 1. WALTZING THE WILARRA

1. Yirra Yaakin's Writer's Group

Andrea — 2012-01-10T07:31:32Z

Our monthly Writers Group is back in 2012, this coming Monday 12 March, 6pm-9pm. All levels and genres of writers are welcome. - 10. NEWS