WARU - Journey of the small turtle
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Together with our friends at Bangarra Dance Theatre we’ve designed some creative activities to enjoy before or after your visit to Waru- Journey of the small turtle, touring nationally from September 2023.
If you’re interested to know more about ghostnets and marine debris solutions, visit Tangaroa Blue. You can also find out more about the amazing ghostnet art instilation produced by Erub Arts Collaborative and on display in the museum here.
WARU - Journey of the small turtle
About WARU
Under the star-illuminated skies of the Torres Strait, a green turtle navigates her way back to the beach where she was born. The season has started, the turtles are returning to nest, and soon the island will welcome a new generation of hatchlings – amongst them, our small turtle friend, Migi!
In Bangarra’s first dedicated work for children, join our heroine Migi as she undertakes a journey of discovery and survival. A contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazl (Island Children) story inspired by the totemic system of the green turtle, Waru – journey of the small turtle is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance for 3–7-year-olds.
Created by Stephen Page, together with Hunter Page-Lochard and Bangarra alumni Dancers and Choreographers Sani Townson and Elma Kris, Waru provides teachers, parents and care-givers with a unique opportunity to open up conversations about climate change, caring for the environment and the traditional cultural values of respect and reciprocity.
Find out more and book
Visit Bangarra's website to find tour information, watch the trailer and download the learning pack.
Activities to enjoy before or after your visit to Waru-Journey of the small turtle, by Bangarra Dance Theatre
Make a postcard
Craft your own beautiful postcard and add a short letter or story on the back inspired by what you saw today.
Make a gorgeous ghost net turtle
Craft your own terrific turtle to keep, to make stories or puppet shows with.
