Aliwah Bardinar! (Look Out, Rosella!)

Presented by: CircuitWest and Southern Forest Arts

Aliwah Bardinar! (Look Out, Rosella) – A new production for WA.

Good things come to those who wait!

From the multi-award-winning composers of Wanjoo and Koolbardi wer Wardong, Gina Williams-Ghouse and Guy Ghouse, comes a new children’s production – Aliwah Bardinar! (Look Out, Rosella!). The performance celebrates the nyttiny (creation) story of how the Bardinar (Western Rosella) got its colours.

Featuring inspired set design by Fiona Bruce, vibrant costumes by Michelle Ward, gorgeous puppets, vivacious choreography and original new music, audiences will be entranced by the cheeky frog, the elegant swan and the beauty of the Noongar language.

Aliwah Bardinar! is performed by Gina Williams-Ghouse alongside phenomenal artists Jarred Wall and Julianna Marie, music directed by Pia Harris, and directed by Matt Reuben James Ward.

The performance includes spoken dialogue, solo and ensemble singing.

Aliwah Bardinar! (Look Out, Rosella!) is suitable for children aged 4–12 years

Teachers, Homeschoolers and Young Families

Date: Thursday 6 August 2026

Time: 11am – 45 minutes with no interval

Venue: Pemberton Mill Hall

Age recommendation: 4 – 12 years