'There is no greater force than a mother with a fight. She will take the risks—even against a world that has pushed her aside—to protect her family.
'Ngarngk—meaning ‘giver of life’ in the Nyoongar language—puts women at the front in a powerful story about black motherhood and returning to traditional practices. Will the the Tannin family survive the fight, or will the system win again?
'Nyoongar writer NazAree Dickerson hits hard with this matriarchal story—her debut work as a playwright, championing the strength and resilience of her foremothers.'
Source: Yirramboi Festival.
Presented at La Mama Courthouse, Carlton, as part of Yirramboi Festival, 9-14 May 2021.
Director/Producer: NazAree Dickerson.
Producer: Candice Lorrae.
Cast: Kristel Kickett, Carissa Lee, and Denice Kickett.
Nyoongar Language Consultant: Denice Kickett.
Dramaturge: Bridget Boyle.
Production Designer: Bianca Pardo.
'At a crossroads in my life, an audition put me on a new path. While it hasn’t been easy navigating an industry that has so many race and class barriers, the performing arts have helped me find joy and connection, learn about our varied cultures and tell Blak stories with integrity.' (Introduction)
'At a crossroads in my life, an audition put me on a new path. While it hasn’t been easy navigating an industry that has so many race and class barriers, the performing arts have helped me find joy and connection, learn about our varied cultures and tell Blak stories with integrity.' (Introduction)