Aliwa!

Aliwa! is an Australian play written by Dallas Winmar. It was first presented by Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre, directed by Lynette Narkle and starred Rachael Maza, Irma Woods and Kylie Farmer and debuted in 2000. Based on a true story, it tells the story of a mother who tries to keep her three daughters from being taken away by officials after the death of her husband.[1][2] It was later presented by Company B, was directed by Neil Armfield, starred Ningali Lawford, Kylie Belling and Deborah Mailman and was introduced by one of the sisters the play is based on, Aunty Dot Collard.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Banks, Ron (28 July 2000), "Tale Of Survival", The West Australian 
  2. ^ Giffiths, Gareth (28 July 2000), "Escape from degradation", The Australian 
  3. ^ Bodey, Michael (17 August 2001), "Mixed memory", Daily Telegraph 
  4. ^ Hallett, Bryce (17 August 2001), "Taking In The Greater Scene - From Water Tower And Stage", Sydney Morning Herald