The 7 Stages of Grieving

Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company

An engaging, moving and empowering play. One woman reflects on community, dispossession, resistance and pride.

Told by a compelling solo performer, The 7 Stages of Grieving by Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman is a powerful expression of grief, strength, and survival. Through a collection of vignettes, the work weaves together humour, memory, anger, and hope in a deeply moving journey through Australia’s past and present. Using movement, projection, and monologue, this award-winning play continues to challenge and inspire audiences 30 years after its premiere. A must-see experience that resonates with truth, healing, and the power of storytelling.

Reviews

“Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman’s 1995 play blends fury, humour and fabulous embellishments with a call to action.” The Guardian

Technical

Venue Format
Black box
Proscenium arch
Town hall

Touring Party Size

5

Location

Perth Metro

Available to Tour

From July 2026

Artforms

Theatre and Puppetry

Audience

Adults - General
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People
First Nations/Indigenous People
LGBTQIA+ People
Men
Older People
People in Regional/Remote Areas
Women
Young Adults

Duration

65 minutes

Get In

6 hour/s

Get Out

2 hour/s

Costs

Remount Cost: $20k +
Weekly Fee: $15 - 20k
Per Performance Fee: $5 - 10k
Royalties: 13%

Company Contacts

Contact Name:

Jen

Edwards

Email: jen.edwards@yirrayaakin.com.au
Phone: 0428 718 378

Company Bio

Established in 1993 and located on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company produces theatre that is exciting, insightful, authentic, and culturally resonant. As a locally cherished and nationally recognised Aboriginal company, we lead by honouring the past, investing in the future, and embracing the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander theatre. Under the artistic direction of Maitland Schnaars (Nyaki-Nyaki), we are forging strong bidi across our moorditj landscape through metro, regional, and national touring productions, artist development and vibrant community programs.

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