My Urrwai by Ghenoa Gela

Ghenoa Gela - little sister, daughter, granddaughter, comic, teacher, fighter, gold medalist, air guitarist, charmer, TV star, Torres Strait mainlander and walking political statement has produced a show.

My Urrwai tells a sensitive and deeply personal story through both spoken word and movement. This is your invitation to step into the world of Gela and experience the complex political, social, colonial and cultural expectations that she navigates every day. 

"My Urrwai is exquisitely simple storytelling of immense meaning and purpose; engaging, entertaining and enlightening"

Sydney Arts Guide

"Gela is a dancer, but she is also a vivid storyteller with a forceful dramatic presence...her ability to make you share her joys, sorrows and anger is strong..."

The Sydney Morning Herald

Warning: Some coarse language. Recommended for audiences 16 years+ 

My Urrwai is part of our new Black Box Drama Series, a collection of unique, powerful and compelling stories showing in 2019: 

• Swansong - Wednesday 22 May
• Blood on the Dance Floor - Thursday 22 August
• The Kutcha Edwards Hour - Wednesday 30 October

Grab a series ticket to all four performances in the Black Box Drama Series for only $100.

_{My Urrwai is produced by Performing Lines, in association with ILBIJERRI Theatre, the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts its arts funding and advocacy body, and the New South Wales Government through Create NSW. Originally co-produced by Belvoir and Performing Lines in association with ILBIJERRI Theatre and Sydney Festival.}

For general ticketing and box office information (including conditions of sale) see our Ticketing services information page.

For accessibility bookings or other box office inquiries please email [email protected]or phone 03 9709 9700 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm (Monday to Saturday).

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