A National Story-Dance festival for Australian schools for students to express their thoughts through the art of storytelling and dance.

Wakakirri is a nationwide Festival for Australian schools that provides a platform for students to express their thoughts, ideas, and aspirations through the art of storytelling and dance. Inspired by the belief that great stories can inspire change, Wakakirri is designed to promote student engagement and well-being in schools through the creation and performance of captivating Story-Dances.

Established in 1992, the Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival is Australia’s largest performing arts event for schools. Held in term 3, this grand celebration showcases the Story-Dances from schools all across the country. With prestigious theatres in major cities and carefully selected regional areas serving as our venues, we ensure that no school is left behind. Even those in remote and regional areas can participate through our innovative Wakakirri Video platform.

At the end of the season, we recognise and honour outstanding schools for their remarkable efforts in promoting positive social change through their Story-Dances.

Participating Schools

Monday 19 August

Georges Hall Public School
James Erskine Public School
Mlc School
Toongabbie West Public School
William Clarke College

Tuesday 20 August

Auburn Girls High School
Denistone East Public School
Eastwood Heights Public School
Glenfield Park School
North Rocks Public School
Janice Breen Performance Studio

Wednesday 21 August

Campbellfield Public School
Cranebrook High School
Our Lady Of The Rosary Primary School
Thornleigh West Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus

Thursday 22 August

Balgowlah North Public School
Be Studios
Edgeworth Heights Public School
Hornsby South Public School
Northmead Creative And Performing Arts High School

ACCESSIBILITY

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

Find out more about accessibility at Riverside Theatres

ADDITIONAL TICKETING INFORMATION

$6.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres.

Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency, you risk that these tickets are fake, void, or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies.

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 0-18 months at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or over 18 months of age must hold a valid ticket.

For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions