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.

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 last year.  

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.

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What's The Show

"...a thoroughly entertaining cultural experience to be enjoyed by all ages."

Sydney Morning Herald

"The children in the audience become transfixed ... as if responding to some deep, ancient summons that cuts through all the screens, lights, and noise."

Dance Australia

"An immersive, luminous work that draws young audiences gently into the Dreaming, a world of wonder, wisdom and laughter."

CAST & CREATIVES

Director, Co-Writer & Choreographer: Yolande Brown

Co-Writer & Provocateur: Chenoa Deemal

Music: Brendon Boney

Songwriting & Composition: Yolande Brown

Set & Costume Designer: Richard Roberts

Set Design Associate: Annaliese McCarthy

Lighting Designer: Ben Hughes

Lighting Design Associate: Eben Love

Video Designer: Justin Harrison

Cultural Consultant: Aunty Doris Paton

Cultural Consultant: Arthur Little

Illustrator: Cheryl Davison

Puppet Master & Maker: Vanessa Ellis

Performers: Benjin Maza & Tjilala Brown-Roberts

Traditional Dance: Brent Watkins

Accompanying Music: Uncle Sean Ryan

Deaf Consultant: James Kerwin

ACCESSIBILITY

In English.

Wheelchair accessible.

Companion Card accepted.

Assistive Hearing system available (FM).

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