In the spirit of celebrating Heritage Week 2026, a multimedia live show will be presented on 19th April at the North Ryde Community Centre (above the library) on Coxs Road, North Ryde.
The show has been selling out to audiences across Victoria, and now it’s Sydney’s turn to enjoy this heartfelt production.
Titled Bonegilla, A Migrant Journey, the show is not necessarily about the well-known migrant camp in Albury-Wodonga, but more so about the people. In excess of 300,000 migrants passed through its doors between 1947–1971, with most originating from non-English-speaking countries such as the Netherlands, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Italy, etc.
The producer, Simon Reich (whose father Manfred passed through Bonegilla), has interviewed many migrants for their reflections, stories, and experiences. These stories are inspiring and, at times, tragic. You will laugh and you will cry, but most of all you will be inspired by their courage and resilience. The show is enhanced with live music and large screens.
