At just 14 years old, Private James Martin enlisted to fight for his country, not knowing he would never return home. Soldier Boy follows his journey from Melbourne to the battlefields of Gallipoli.

This bold new production depicts the Passion of James Martin in his final hours as he grapples with his choice to serve, the loved ones he left behind, and his legacy. A constantly evolving landscape of memory and reality illuminates the stark contrasts between the innocence of youth and the brutal realities of combat.

This visually and emotionally charged retelling of Soldier Boy honours Jim’s story while offering a fresh, contemporary perspective on the ANZAC legacy—bridging history and the present in a new theatre of war.