Thank you Yiramalay

The Binarri.awarra Jurali nhingi (Let’s all learn from the past) workshop facilitated by Theatre Kimberley for the Te- Kore Worn Art  Revamped production, was unlike any other workshops I’ve facilitated. It was far more challenging and exciting in so many ways. Equipped with only a bag full of industrial shade cloth remnants, papers, donated old books and CDs from Broome Public Library, used fabrics, a few key tools such as scissors, glue, needles and threads; the students and I co-designed and produced an array of costumes inspired by the Yiramalay stories, landscape, flora and fauna. Wow! Such amazing effort by all involved. I am most proud of the resilience and active participation by all students during the rehearsals leading up to the three physically and mentally demanding  performances. The backstage managers, choreographers and Theatre Kimberley production crew were amazed by how quickly  everyone adapted to their role on stage with a professional attitude and respect for the industry.  

On behalf of Theatre Kimberley, we want to thank you for your energy, fun and loving personalities, intelligence, wit and most importantly, for trusting our vision and coming along for a ride in making Te-Kore Worn Art Revamped a success. The show will not have been the same without you all. We look forward to all future partnerships and can’t wait to come back to Yiramalay again.

Jacky Cheng, Visual Artist