Under the glow of the Kimberley moon, The Shorebird Quest took flight once more on May 20 2023. This magical musical blends illuminated puppetry, storytelling, and dance to celebrate the incredible journey of endangered migratory shorebirds from Siberia to Broome.

Created in collaboration with Yawuru Rangers and Country Managers, the performance brings Yawuru Country knowledge to life through a romantic-comedy lens. With hundreds of local performers and strong community partnerships, this cross-cultural event is a vibrant tribute to nature, culture, and connection.

Proudly supported by Regional Arts WA, local and national partners, including the RISE Fund, WA State NRM Program, and the Shire of Broome.

The Shorebird Quest presented a blend of original music scores, school choirs, over 300 puppets, captivating storytelling, and vibrant dance. It was brought to life through collaborations spanning Theatre Kimberley, Broome Bird Observatory, Parks and Wildlife Services’ Yawuru Rangers, Nyamba Buru Yawuru Country Managers, seven Broome schools, and the local community, it a standout among the state’s collaborative community projects.

Online Panel – 21 May 2024

To share insights into the journey of this magnificent project, Regional Arts WA hosted ‘The Shorebirds Quest’ Online Panel 21 May 2024.

This online event was a special opportunity to unpack the creative processes from some of the projects’ creative leads. The online panel explored the complexities and learnings of creating, collaborating, and delivering one of the biggest collaborative community projects in the region.