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Championing the creativity of young people in the Great Southern for over 35 years


KAARLA WIRREN - FIRE ARTS
(ages 16+ only)
Fire training is for young people aged 16+ and requires a strong commitment to training that will lead to performing with live fire. The maximum age will be 27.
Students must be available for 80% of all workshops and the Teaching Artists will make the final decision about each student’s ability to perform safely. There are many other enjoyable opportunities to perform in this project without the use of fire.
PLEASE WEAR TIGHT FITTING CLOTHES MADE OF COTTON OR WOOL TO ALL REHEARSALS.
See program workshop dates for Fire Arts below.
KAARLA WIRREN - FIRE ARTS -WORKSHOP TIMETABLE
TERM 1
Term 1 - Weekly workshops at Southern Edge Arts
7x sessions - please scroll the below table for all term 1 dates.
DATE | TYPE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
Friday 13 February 2026 | Weekly workshop term 1 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Friday 20 February 2026 | Weekly workshop term 1 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Friday 27 February 2026 | Weekly workshop term 1 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Friday 6 March 2026 | Weekly workshop term 1 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Friday 13 March 2026 | Weekly workshop term 1 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Friday 20 March 2026 | Weekly workshop term 1 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Friday 27 March 2026 | Weekly workshop term 1 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
APRIL HOLIDAYS
April school holidays at Southern Edge Arts
5x sessions - please scroll the below table for all dates. Sessions includes one site visit - bus transport provided.
DATE | TYPE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
Monday 13 April 2026 | April school holidays workshop | 1.30pm - 4pm |
Tuesday 14 April 2026 | Fire & dance/theatre groups @ site | 1.30pm - 4pm |
Wednesday 15 April 2026 | April school holidays workshop | 1.30pm - 4pm |
Thursday 16 April 2026 | Fire & dance/theatre groups @ SEA | 1.30pm - 4pm |
Friday 17 April 2026 | April school holidays workshop | 1.30pm - 4pm |
TERM 2
Term 2 - Weekly workshops at Southern Edge Arts
3x sessions
DATE | TYPE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
Friday 24 April 2026 | Weekly workshop term 2 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Friday 1 May 2026 | Weekly workshop term 2 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Friday 8 May 2026 | Weekly workshop term 2 | 5.15pm - 6.45pm |
Sunday Rehearsals - meet at Southern Edge Arts for bus transport to venue
DATE | TYPE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
Sunday 3 May 2026 | Site rehearsal | Bus pick up at 1.30pm and return for 5pm |
Sunday 10 May 2026 | Site rehearsal | Bus pick up at 1.30pm and return for 5pm |
PRODUCTION WEEK
Meet at Southern Edge Arts for bus transport to venue
DATE | TYPE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday 13 May 2026 | Fire performers rehearsal | Bus pick up at 5pm at SEA and return for 8pm |
DATE | TYPE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
Thursday 14 May 2026 | Technical rehearsal (wear costumes) | Bus pick up at 4pm and return for 8pm |
Friday 15 May 2026 | Dress rehearsal (wear costumes & make up) | Bus pick up at 4pm and return for 8pm |
Saturday 16 May 2026 | Performance (wear costumes and make up) | Bus pick up at 2.30pm at SEA. NO RETURN TRIP unless arranged with SEA. |
THE CREATIVE VISION
KAARLA WIRREN is guided by the cultural leadership of Elder Aunty Carol Pettersen, whose vision shapes the heart of this performance.
Working alongside her is Noongar Associate Director Rachael Colmer, ensuring cultural integrity, the engagement of a diverse array of young people, and a creative process grounded in respect and community connection.
This work is a collaboration between fire artists, Southern Edge Art and young people from across Albany and the Great Southern — a bridge between generations, cultures, and stories.
You can be a part of the performance!
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