Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026: The Boy Who Found His Way Home
Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 5
Young lothamo has been living large in the big city with his PS5, cold aircon and Kayo. Now he’s in the Straits looking like a fish out of water trying to swim his way back home to his family, his identity and his cultural code.
The local fishing competition is on. Can he prove himself alongside his local Bala as they encounter no-filter Aunties, Mango season chores, a mathapaipa tour guide and the scary death angel of the deep?
This hilarious story of homecoming is a nathakain funny, deep story about place, language and culture written by acclaimed Torres Strait writer Jillian Boyd-Bowie, starring Jimi Bani (Mabo, The Straits), Richard Bani and Likiki Millett, and made by the team that brought you Lucky and the Flight of the Sky Puppies, Othello and My Name is Jimi.
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- Price
- Price Guide
- When
- Tue 7 Jul 2026
- Venue Opens
- 6.00pm
- Doors open
- Show Time
- 6.30pm
- Interval
- Duration
- 2 hrs
- Supporting Act(s)
- Rating
- PG - Parental Guidance
- Seating
- Unreserved Fully Seated
- Food
- Bar
- Companion Card
- Yes, click for more info
- Ticket Collection
- The Box Office opens at the advertised Venue Opens time for ticket collection and enquiries.
- Seating Plan
- Seating Plan
Warnings:
Contains Smoke effects
The Boy Who Found His Way Home is delivered in partnership between Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) and Grin and Tonic Theatre, presented by Jillian Boyd-Bowie, supported by Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA), the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Bright Moon Trust.
| Price Level | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved Fully Seated | Admit One | $30.00 |