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Waru Journey of the Small Turtle at Bunjil Place

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Sydney - After a spot of lunch yesterday, we headed to Wharf 4/5 home to the newly renovated studio theatre at @bangarradancetheatre to watch Waru – journey of the small turtle 🐢 We follow the journey of a green turtle hatchling called Migi as she takes on the different winds and ocean currents and dangers on land & sea. The storyteller is really engaging and asked us to interact with the performance to help Migi and her hatchling brothers & sisters. A great introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance. It is advised for kids 3 to 7 yo however Miss and I really enjoyed it and we saw teens and adults without kids enjoying it too. Looking forward to many more performances from @bangarradancetheatre in the future 🙌 The kids enjoyed the arts & crafts by the team at the @sea.museum before and after the show and the fun facts placed in the foyer. There is also a Waru Learning Pack available on their website to learn about the story, places & culture of the story, fun facts, the danger of ghost nets and some colouring pages. Waru is on until the 14th October 2023 🐢 Thank you for inviting us @bangarradancetheatre #hosted #invited #bangarradancetheatre #warujourneyofthesmallturtle


Under the star-illuminated skies of the Torres Strait, a green turtle navigates her way back to the beach where she was born.

The season has started, the turtles are returning to nest, and soon the island will welcome a new generation of hatchlings – amongst them, our small turtle friend, Migi. 

In Bangarra’s first dedicated work for children, join our heroine Migi as she undertakes a journey of discovery and survival. A contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazil (Island Children) story inspired by the totemic system of the green turtle, Waru – journey of the small turtle is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance for 3–7-year-olds.Waru Journey of the Small Turtle

Event details:

  • Dates: Monday 14th October 11.00 am - 11.45 pm and 6.00 pm - 6.45 pm

  • Age: Suitable for all ages 3+.

  • Note: Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.

  • Duration: 45 minutes

  • Accessibility: There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations available.

More info & details here.