MOTHER'S TONGUE

"THIS is what theatre should really be about". John Kinsella, The Australian "...the three characters ... sweep the audience along with them in a direct and effective piece of theatre". Joanne Gentilli, The West Australian "Kamarra Bell-Wykes's play, developed in conjunction with Yirra Yaakin, is an excellent example of how all the ingredients of a theatre company can be put to work to bring to life something fresh and essential". John Kinsella, The Australian "Kyle J. Morrison's direction brought out the very best in a compelling work". John Kinsella, The Australian A contemporary Indigenous story about David and Ngala, a brother and sister trying to find their way in life after the death of their grandmother, the keeper of secrets and last custodian of the knowledge of a whole language group. After her death, David is the only person left alive that can speak his mother’s tongue. With Ngala wanting to learn the language, David wanting to move on with his life and a sexy new female arrival in town starting to stir things up; life for David and Ngala just got complicated. What follows is a tale of trust and betrayal, love and lust. Written by talented emerging playwright Kamarra Bell- Wykes, MOTHER’S TONGUE is a celebration of modern Indigenous youth looking to the future while honouring and respecting the past. STARRING: Isaac Drandic (BINDJAREB PINJARRA), Anita Erceg (AS YOU LIKE IT) and Miranda Tapsell (YIBIYUNG) WRITER: Kamarra Bell-Wykes DIRECTOR: Kyle J Morrison SOUND DESIGNER: Wayne Freer SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER: Matthew McVeigh LIGHTING DESIGNER/STAGE MANAGER: Karen Cook PREVIEW: FRI 29 October 7.30PM OPENING NIGHT: SAT 30 October 7.30PM PERFORMANCE DATES: 2–6 November, 9-13 November, 16-20 November at 7.30pm (Tues-Sat) 6, 13 & 20 November at 2 pm (Sat matinee) TICKET PRICES: ADULTS $35 CONCESSION $25 SENIORS $22.50 SATURDAY MATINEE PRICES: ADULTS $30 CONCESSION $22.50