Ya’djin Spirit Women
Storytelling, sisterhood and speaking out
By The First Creatives
Ya’djin Spirit Women is the premier full-length production from The First Creatives and is based on stories shared by Kabi Kabi/Kuku Yalanji Aunty Sharyn Malone, and Gooreng Gooreng/Kabi Kabi Aunty Chantay Link. Featuring a cast of First Nations’ women traversing colonial violence, dispossession, abuse, motherhood, blak joy, connection, Country and healing, woven together through dance, theatre and film. This unapologetic work seeks to reclaim and sustain traditional healing practices and inspire future generations to stand strong in their identity and truth. Ya’Djin, meaning ‘speak’, echoes a message of resistance and courage from the artists, inviting the community to speak up and fend off any pressure to remain silent.
CREATIVES
Aunty Chantay Link / Aunty Sharyn Malone - Cultural Advisors
Allirah Fisher - Artist Director
Erika Jayne Goldsmith - Creative Producer
Madison Fisher - Lead Choreographer
CAST
Aunty Chantay Link
Aunty Sharyn Malone
Allirah Fisher
Madison Fisher
Erika Jayne Goldsmith
Kahli Coolwell
Vanessa Coolwell
Rebekah Holdaway
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
DATES: Thursday 17th October, 5.45pm-6.45pm
Friday 18th October, 7pm-8pm
Saturday 19th October, 5.30pm - 6.30pm
VENUE: Amphitheare
Seven Hills Hub
28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills
TICKETS: General tickets $30 (Kids under 12 free - seated on mats down the front), Pay it forward $30, Mob tickets $15 (seated in front row seats)
AGES & WARNINGS: Language and content warning: This performance contains course language and references to rape, violence, family and domestic abuse and substance use. The performance also contains images of First Nations women who have passed.
This show presents some adult themes however these are presented in abstract ways and the artists believe that the show is suitable for all ages. Adults may need to be prepared to have conversations with their children after the show.
ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, Subtitles, Open door