From the Kimberley to the Great Southern, Kookoo Kookaburra and his friends are visiting seven of WA’s regions throughout May and June as part of Country Arts WA’s Shows on the Go Program, including Harvey on June 1.
Written by A.J. Bailey, this heartwarming story teaches children about the importance of friendship, respect and kindness.
The story has been adapted from the award-winning book of the same name by Gregg Dreise, a descendant of the Kamilaroi and Yuwalayaay people of Queensland and New South Wales and an author, illustrator and teacher in the Noosa hinterland.
Kookoo Kookaburra uses contemporary dance and didgeridoo to create a fun and interactive performance of Aboriginal culture and storytelling performed by Leonard Donahue, a descendant from the Djabugay people of the rainforest in far-north Queensland.
“Country Arts WA’s Shows on the Go program is unique as it not only coordinates the entire show for regional communities but also aims to build creative capacity in local towns to ensure high quality shows are available to everyone,” Country Arts WA executive director Paul Mac Phail said.
Shows on the Go are presented by Country Arts WA and Healthway promoting the Mentally Healthy WA campaign message, Act-Belong-Commit.
“Healthway is delighted to support the Shows on the Go tour for 2017 to promote the Act-Belong-Commit message,” Healthway acting executive director Maree De Lacey said.
“Kookoo Kookaburra will give regional families a terrific opportunity to get together and enjoy great performances - a great way to Act-Belong-Commit - and we’re proud to partner with Country Arts WA to encourage country families to join with others for a mentally healthy WA.”
The show hits Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre on June 1 from 1pm.
For more information on Country Arts WA and Kookoo Kookaburra, go to the Country Arts WA website.
