Bila's Big Dance
A musical storytime at The Wheeler Centre
Artwork by Rebbeca Chapman
Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria!
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Melbourne / Naarm
10 - 12 July, 10.00am, 11:30am & 1.30pm daily
The Wheeler Centre
176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne
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Duration
Approximately 35 minutes with no interval
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Ticket Price Range
All Tickets $25
The water in the Yaba River is low, the country is in a drought, the waterbirds are hungry. Bila the Spoonbill knows he must do something to help. A rain dance could be the answer. But will Bila be able to bring together the waterbird mob? And can he lead them in a grand enough dance to make the rain fall again?
Hear Rebbeca Chapman’s story of empathy, community and perseverance come to life through the sounds of wind, string percussion instruments at this special Musical Storytime composed by Tim Gray.
This relaxed, interactive performance invites children to participate in the storytelling and discover the sounds of different musical instruments. This is a perfect first musical experience for young people aged 5-8. Young (and young at heart) readers and music-lovers will be singing and dancing all the way home.
Recommended for ages 5–8, though suitable for all
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult
Meet the Cast & Creatives
Ensemble Offspring
Bila’s Big Dance was commissioned by Orchestra Victoria and Ensemble Offspring in association with Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers program. This premiere season in partnership with The Wheeler Centre continues this collaboration and features musicians from Orchestra Victoria and Ensemble Offspring.
Production Partner
This program was developed in a studio managed by the City of Melbourne’s Meat Market tenancy program.