I chat on set at The Odeon with Waangenga Blanco and Tibian Wyles of State Theatre Company South Australia‘s Dear Son.

A message of love, hope and healing.

Along with his own vivid and poignant prose and poetry, author and editor Thomas Mayo, co-author of The Voice to Parliament Handbook and Kaurareg, Kalkalgal and Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man, invited 12 contributors to write a letter to their son, father or nephew, bringing together a range of perspectives that offered a celebration of First Nations manhood. Featuring letters from Stan Grant, Troy Cassar-Daley, John Liddle, Charlie King, Joe Williams, Yessie Mosby, Joel Bayliss, Daniel James, Jack Latimore, Daniel Morrison, Tim Sculthorpe and Blak Douglas, what resulted was a gentle, honest and loving book for families from anywhere in the world.

Actor in dark shirt stands centre stage amid warm spotlighting, surrounded by ensemble cast in theatrical setting.

Dear Son
26 Jul – 16 Aug 2025
The Odeon Theatre, Norwood, SA
Tickets: https://statetheatrecompany.com.au/shows/dear-son/

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Waangenga Blanco, Markus Hamence and Tibian Wyles

Adult holding a child on shoulders against a circular backdrop for theatre production Dear Son.