Productions
The Bogong's Song: a call to Country
What guides you through the darkness when you’ve lost your way? A whisper on the wind. A shimmer in the stars. A moth in flight.
Productions
About
When a brother and sister turn out the lights for the night, they are swept into a world of imagination — a portal to their Dreaming. Seeking an elusive Bogong Moth, they journey into an extraordinary world where Country shares its secrets. In this place, the past speaks through stars, trees, and grasses. Healing begins in the silence between breaths.
The Bogong’s Song is a rich blend of storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance, and song created especially for children aged 5+ and their families. As the children open their hearts to the stories of their ancestors, we are all invited to experience connection to Country and discover that even the smallest creatures have a vital role to play.
This brand-new work from Yolande Brown and Chenoa Deemal follows the award-winning Waru – journey of the small turtle, which has enthralled more than 25,000 children.
Featuring Benjin Maza and Tjilala Brown-Roberts, whose talents in dance, music, and spoken word bring this warm-hearted story to life – The Bogong’s Song invites young audiences to listen, reflect, and wonder.
Bangarra Dance Theatre respectfully acknowledges and thanks the Monaro Ngarigo Cultural Authorities. We also honour the knowledge holders across the many communities connected by the Bogong Moth’s migration.

Productions
Credits
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Director, Co-Writer & Choreographer
Yolande Brown
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Co-Writer & Provocateur
Chenoa Deemal
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Music
Brendon Boney
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Songwriting & Composition
Yolande Brown
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Set & Costume Designer
Richard Roberts
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Set Design Associate
Annaliese McCarthy
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Lighting Designer
Ben Hughes
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Lighting Design Associate
Eben Love
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Video Designer
Justin Harrison
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Puppet Master & Maker
Vanessa Ellis
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Cultural Consultants
Aunty Doris Paton
Arthur Little
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Illustrator
Cheryl Davison (Overton)
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Performers
Benjin Maza
Tjilala Brown Roberts
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Director, Co-Writer & Choreographer
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Traditional Dance by
Brent Watkins -
Accompanying Music by
Uncle Sean Ryan -
Audio Description Written by
Shane Carroll
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Spoken by
Chenoa Deemal
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Deaf Consultant
James Kerwin -
Auslan Interpreter
Sofia Andersen & Natalie Waldmeier -
Director, Technical & Production
John Colvin -
Production Manager
Toni Glynn -
Stage Manager
Abby Dinger -
Assistant Stage Manager
Mikayla Hosking -
Costume Maker
Millie Adams -
Props Maker
Savanna Mojidi -
Assistant Puppet Construction
Justine Warner
Productions
Touring
PREMIERE SEASON | 2025
VIEW PROGRAM
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre
24 September - 4 October
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre
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Bangarra Studio Theatre
8 - 19 October
SYDNEY FESTIVAL | 2026
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Riverside Parramatta
15 - 17 January
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Riverside Parramatta
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The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre
20 January