# Waangenga Blanco and Tibian Wyles of Dear Son

**Interview** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 6 August 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/interview/waangenga-blanco-and-tibian-wyles-of-dear-son/

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

[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/embed/zEUPFyetPNo)

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.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/28177/525587983_1218502230321202_1008035070264089239_n.jpg)

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

![Three people pose together smiling at an indoor interview or event venue.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/28179/528050285_24238965489103860_8365946963861436453_n.jpg)

*Waangenga Blanco, Markus Hamence and Tibian Wyles*

![Adult holding a child on shoulders against a circular backdrop for theatre production Dear Son.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/28176/519078067_1210868621084563_826702740869541959_n.jpg)