Entertainment
15 June, 2026
Boy is on way home at Tanks
A TORRES Strait Islander coming-of-age theatre production will return to the stage as part of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 program.
‘The Boy Who Found His Way Home’ will be presented for a one-night-only performance at Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre, on 7 July, ahead of CIAF 2026, which runs from 9-12 July.
Delivered in partnership between CIAF and Grin and Tonic Theatre, presented by Jillian Boyd-Bowie, and supported by the Torres Strait Regional Authority and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the production explores themes of identity, culture and belonging.
Making her playwriting debut, Jillian Boyd-Bowie tells the story of Iothamo, a young city boy who returns to Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait and reconnects with culture, family and Country. His journey unfolds through everyday community experiences including mango picking, family interactions and a local fishing competition. The production premiered at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre amphitheatre in May 2025, attracting more than 500 people across two nights.
Tickets at www.bit.ly/4gb88eL
