Wundig wer Wilura

An ancient Noongar story of star-crossed lovers...

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"I'll love you till the stars fall down from the sky."

About the show

Wundig is a handsome young man, and much-loved member of the Hills people. Wilura is a beautiful young woman adored by her family, the Grass people.

Wundig wer Wilura (Wundig and Wilura) is an ancient Noongar story of star-crossed lovers, who break the bounds of lore and custom, and have their souls forever banished to Mount Brown (Wongborel) and Mount Bakewell (Walwalling) in York, Western Australia.

Family and connection to country, obligation and rebellion, adoration and betrayal, love and war. In the face of catastrophic consequences, how far would you go for love?

Sung in Noongar, this striking new production from award-winning songwriters and storytellers Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse is a new Wesfarmers Arts Commission that will premiere in Perth Festival.

SUNG IN NOONGAR WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES

All music composed by Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse ⓒ 2020 Wanjoo Pty Ltd. All rights administered by Perfect Pitch Music Publishing (APRA), on behalf of Wanjoo Pty Ltd, All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Partners

Composers Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse
Arrangement & Orchestration Dr Chris Stone
Conductor Aaron Wyatt
Director Matt Reuben James Ward
Choreographer Ian Wilkes
Set Designer Matt McVeigh
Costume & Cultural Props Designer Peter Farmer Designs
Costume & Cultural Props Associate Designer* Rae Cottam
Lighting Designer Mark Howett
Sound Designer Jeremy Turner

Wundig Jarred Wall
Wilura Jess Hitchcock
Full cast to be announced

West Australian Symphony Orchestra

*Supported by Bruce & Charmaine Cameron

Event and ticketing details

Accessibility

Tactile Tour
Audio Described
Wheelchair Access
Language/sub-title available in english

Dates & Times

DURATION 90 minutes, no interval
9 February 2024 Friday - 7.30pm (Opening Night)
10 February 2024 Saturday - 7.30pm
11 February 2024 Sunday - 5.00pm
13 February 2024 Tuesday - 6.30pm
14 February 2024 Wednesday - 6.30pm
15 February 2024 Thursday - 6.30pm

Location

His Majesty's Theatre

825 Hay Street

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Event notes

Content Warning

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this work may contain images may contain images and sounds that relate to people who have passed away