Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly)
Merrigong Theatre Company presents
Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly)

17 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026

Merrigong Theatre Company are thrilled to present Gunai artist and writer Kirli Saunders’ captivating one-woman show, Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly).

After receiving a rave response and standing ovations after its debut in the MerrigongX 2025 season, Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly), will enthral Wollongong audiences yet again, in storytelling that centres love, grief, and responses to the 2024 referendum - making space for sorrow and rage, while honouring joy as a form of resistance and a legacy of those who came before.

Taking its title from a Dharawal phrase meaning to go slowly, this work is both an acknowledgement of Ancestral strength and a hopeful offering for the future, extending connection to country, to community, and to the resilience of Matriarchy.

Saunders’ powerful work holds space for survivors, and boldly addresses the ongoing impacts of violence, racism, and sexism faced by Aboriginal people, particularly women, and features stunning visuals from 15 First Nations women based on Dharawal & Wodi Wodi lands.

Don’t miss your chance to embark in an immersive experience of renewal and connection from one of Australia’s most dynamic, young First Nations voices.

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Venue
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) - Bruce Gordon Theatre
Session TimesTicket PricesDuration
1 hour (no interval)
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Saturday 7 November 2PM
Sunday 8 November 2PM
Wednesday 11 November 7.30PM
Friday 13 November 7.30PM
Saturday 14 November 2PM
Sunday 15 November 2PM
Wednesday 18 November 7.30PM
Friday 20 November 7.30PM
Saturday 21 November 2PM
Sunday 22 November 2PM
Wednesday 25 November 7.30PM
Friday 27 November 7.30PM
Saturday 28 November 2PM
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