THE BOGONG’S SONG: A CALL TO COUNTRY (Pavilion)

Name: THE BOGONG’S SONG: A CALL TO COUNTRY (Pavilion)
Start: 2026-01-20 11:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-01-20 13:30:00+11:00
Location: The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland

Yolande Brown & Chenoa Deemal

Even the smallest creatures have a vital role to play.

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Bangarra Dance Theatre

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 grass. 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 children and their families. As the children open their hearts to the stories of their ancestors, all are 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.

See more of The Bogong's Song amazing performance at the Riverside Live at PHIVE.

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

– DANCE AUSTRALIA

“With a mix of stunning shadow puppetry, dance, singing and beautiful visual displays, there is never a dull moment.”

– THE SCOOP

"...its power is immediately palpable." 

– SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Dance Family First Nations / Blak Out

Yolande Brown

Australia

Director, Co-Writer, Choreographer, Songwriting & Composition Yolande is a proud Bidjara woman and award-winning artist whose career spans dance, music, and theatre. A senior artist with Bangarra Dance Theatre (1999–2015), she co-choreographed Dark Emu and created Imprint. She received the Deadly Award for Best Dancer (2010) and led the creation of Bangarra’s Knowledge Ground. Recent choreographic works include The Sunshine Club (Queensland Theatre/HIT Productions) and Nhangam Ngali Nyin (Queensland Ballet’s 2025 Bespoke). Yolande is Co-CEO of AIME and a Legs on the Wall board member.

Chenoa Deemal

Australia

Chenoa Deemal Co-Writer & Provocateur Chenoa Deemal is a proud Thiithaarr Warra (Guugu Yimithirr), Kaanju and Ayapathu woman. She is an award-winning actress, receiving a Matilda Award for Is That You, Ruthie? Her stage credits span leading companies including Queensland Theatre, La Boite, Ensemble, Riverside Theatres and Melbourne Theatre Company. Screen Credits: Safe Home, Troppo, and Summer Love. The Bogong’s Song marks her first writing credit, alongside co-writing her own feature film with Rough Sea Films. Training: QUT (BFA ACTING), ACPA.

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