Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company

Yirra Yaakin [Yir-raarh Yaarh-kin] which means “Stand Tall” in Noongar language, is one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal performing arts organisations producing award-winning, world-class theatre that is exciting, entertaining, educational, authentic and culturally appropriate.

Each year Yirra Yaakin presents a vital and strong education program suitable for young people. They create youth-focused productions, undertake residencies and conduct workshops across the state. Yirra Yaakin tour locally and regionally, providing unique cultural experiences to some of the most remote communities in the world.