The Spirit of Cooktown wraps up its third year

Key points

• The Spirits of Cooktown, a theatrical event held in Cooktown’s Pioneer Cemetery, concluded its third year with two performances attended by 153 people. Presented by Box Jelly Theatre Company, the event brought local history to life through storytelling, music, and theatre.
• Audience members praised the production, with some sharing emotional responses to the stories.
• The event is a community-driven initiative, involving local performers, volunteers, and researchers, with historical support from the Cooktown History Centre.