From the early stages of The Secret River, Richard Green (pictured below) has been an invaluable language consultant, helping playwright Andrew Bovell give voice to the Dharug family of the story. Here, Richard shares a quick reference guide for rehearsal room terminology.
| Dharug | English |
|---|---|
| Yan | Go |
| Gugugu | Stop |
| Didjurigura | Thank you |
| Budyari | Good |
| Biall wiri | Not good |
| La | Do it/Action |
| Gutbang | Cut |
| Wugal | Before/First position |
| Gili | Back |
| Mayal-ya | Wait |
| Wamma-la | Faster |
| Daran | Mistake |
| Naala Gili | Watch your work |
| Wurral | Slower |
| Banga | Make it |
| Yan diem | Go there |
| Ngarra | Listen |
| Naala | Looking |
| Ngundu | Sorry |
| Yanu | Bye |
| Warami | Greeting |
The Secret River, 1 Feb – 20 Feb 2016, Roslyn Packer Theatre
