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Bairnsdale Secondary College
An upcoming show Saplings - written by Yuwaalaraay playwright, Hannah Belanszky is coming to the Forge on 28th August.
This show has won numerous awards and draws on real life stories and interviews, focussing on four Indigenous teenagers navigating the youth justice system. It is designed to be a show of hope and celebration, whilst also show the real challenges faced by young people.
Show times are as follows:
- 11am – 12:20pm
- 7pm – 8:20pm
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