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ILBIJERRI is Australia’s leading and longest running Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Theatre Company.

ILBIJERRI’s plays explore a range of complex and controversial issues from a uniquely Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective. Our work possesses the power to reach out and remind audiences of every person’s need for family, history and heritage. Since commissioning and producing Jane Harrison’s renowned classic STOLEN in 1992, the company has toured nationally and internationally, finding critical acclaim and resonance with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences alike.

30/08/2026

Blakvine!
A great opportunity closing tonight!

27/08/2026

We've had a huge week in the development of a new social impact work Future Ancestors (Tackling Indigenous Smoking) by Nazarene Dickerson.

Some behind the scenes shots with the creative team. We're excited to share more updates with you soon!

26/08/2026

Blakvine!
The Art House have partnered with NAISDA, Australia’s leading performing arts Registered Training Organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, to launch of a new training program, CUA40425 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services.

The partnership reflects a growing industry response to a technical skills shortage as a new pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students seeking careers in lighting, sound, staging, production and live events.

NAISDA is currently calling for applicants for the first intake of CUA40425 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services in February 2027.
Applications close 31 August followed by onsite auditions in late September.

Find out more and apply:
naisda.com.au/apply-to-naisda/

Image: Yillen Clement, NAISDA Mid-Year Show 2026 Trainee Assistant Stage Manager. Photography by Lisa Haymes

25/08/2026

Last week our BlackWrights cohort had a writers retreat at InPlace Artist Residency in Eltham on Wurundjeri country, further developing their original new works as part of the program.

It was a productive time sharing stories and expanding their skills as the next generation of playwrights entering the sector.

14/08/2026

We've had some fantastic inroads with our artist development programs this week!

Blackstage participants have been working on becoming deadly lighting, set, and costume designers, using the facilities at The University of Melbourne VCA.

While ILBIJERRI Ensemble participants showcased their acting abilities with monologues from a collection of First Peoples plays Black Medea, Sunshine Super Girl, The Visitors, Yanagai Yanagai, Blaque Showgirls, and Tracker.

We cannot wait to see their skills progress, keep up the great work!

13/08/2026

Gunawarra Re-creation is all wrapped up!

Looking back here are some shots from the special opening night of Gunawarra at Geelong Arts Centre!

If you have attended Gunawarra Re-creation we would love to hear your feedback. Link to survey in bio! 🔗

Photos by Peter Foster

10/08/2026

All wrapped up!

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to see Gunawarra Re-creation.

If you have a few minutes to spare we would really appreciate your feedback!

🔗 Link to survey: https://culturecounts.cc/s/2MrCbH/splash

Image of some of the cast and creatives of Gunawarra Re-creation. Photo by Jacinta Keefe.

06/08/2026

Gunawarra Re-creation has arrived at QPAC!

Don't miss out on this powerful Taun Wurrung (Taungurung) story of culture, memory and healing by Taun Wurrung (Taungurung) writer Isobel Morphy-Walsh.

🎟️ Book tickets: https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/clancestry-gunawarra-re-creation

ℹ️ Gunawarra Re-creation by Isobel Morphy-Walsh was originally co-produced with Melbourne Theatre Company as part of Blak in the Room 2024. The work was developed through the ILBIJERRI Blackwrights Program with the support of City of Melbourne, Bowden Marstan Foundation, Equity Trustees and InPlace.

Photo: Jacinta Keefe Photography

05/08/2026

Almost there!

Gunwarra Re-creation is opening tonight at QPAC as part of Clancestry.

The Kulin Nations creation story by Taun Wurrung woman Isobel Morphy-Walsh is a powerful story of culture, memory and women’s healing.

🗓️ 5-8 August, QPAC
🎟️ Book tickets: https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/clancestry-gunawarra-re-creation

ℹ️ Gunawarra Re-creation was originally co-produced with Melbourne Theatre Company as part of Blak in the Room 2024. The work was developed through the ILBIJERRI Blackwrights Program with the support of City of Melbourne, Bowden Marstan Foundation, Equity Trustees and InPlace.

04/08/2026

Gunawarra Re-creation opens tomorrow at Cremone Theatre, QPAC!

Experience this story of Blak women healing through Gunawarra’s creation story in its last season for 2026 from ILBIJERRI Theatre Company.

This remounted production brings 'more depth through new movement work' by (Th)Dunghutti and Gomeroi choreographer Zoë Brown-Holten.

📍 Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
📅 5 - 8 August 2026
Part of Clancestry Festival

Tickets: https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/clancestry-gunawarra-re-creation

ℹ️ Gunawarra Re-creation was originally co-produced with Melbourne Theatre Company as part of Blak in the Room 2024. The work was developed through the ILBIJERRI Blackwrights Program with the support of City of Melbourne, Bowden Marstan Foundation, Equity Trustees and InPlace.

Photos by Jacinta Keefe Photography

Address

Collingwood Yards, Unit 104, 30 Perry Street
North Melbourne, VIC
3066

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.ilbijerri.com.au/

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