We are

The longest established First Peoples theatre company in Australia, ILBIJERRI creates, presents and tours powerful and engaging theatre by First Peoples artists that gives voice to our Cultures.

About us

Scar Trees at Malthouse

Scar Trees, by Declan Furber Gillick, speaks to the complex and too-common experience of family violence and its impacts on First Peoples communities and children. Honouring their relentless resilience, hope and ultimate need to give and receive unconditional love.

Shows, 26-28 November, will be followed by panel discussions and yarning circles to reflect and share thoughts with others working in the sector.
Find out more

Goodbye Aunty Flo is back

Meet Flo, the unwelcome Aunty everyone complains about, but who we depend on for our very existence.

A hilarious play created by mob for mob, exploring the ups and downs of the most natural stage of anyone who bleeds life - menopause.

28-29 November at Malthouse.
Find out more

WELCOME OUR NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CO-CEO, 
ANDREA JAMES

Australia’s longest running First Peoples theatre company, ILBIJERRI Theatre Company proudly announces the appointment of acclaimed Yorta Yorta and Gunaikurnai playwright and director Andrea James as its new Artistic Director and co-CEO, following the remarkable 18-year tenure of Dr Rachael Maza AM.
Find out more

More than brilliant black theatre

Support Us

We create challenging and inspiring theatre creatively controlled by Indigenous artists.

crossmenuchevron-down linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram