SONG the story of a girl, a bird and a teapot — Yakkana and Accolade Productions

Overview

Feeling uncertain about your identity isn't unique, but Waiata Telfer's retelling of her troubles and struggles just might be. A Narrunga-Kaurna woman of mixed heritage from South Australia, she grew up in the thick of 1970s social-political issues, then turned her search for her sense of self into a witty and moving piece of original theatre.

Accordingly, SONG the story of a girl, a bird and a teapot charts the efforts of Aboriginal girl who feels disconnected from her past and becomes inspired to challenge the notion of tradition and community. With a treasured family relic in her hands and the song of an unseen bird in her ears, she goes looking for a new way forward.

A poetic, personal one-woman play is the end result of Telfer's efforts, as conveyed with raw honesty and grit, coupled with ample humour, and accompanied by the sounds of musician Jay Kleinschmidt. SONG doesn't just tap into the need to belong in a different way, but invites audiences to share in the experience. Attendees aren't relegated to just watching — they're also asked to bring a small stone to the performance.