Series synopsis
Barrumbi Kids is an Australian kids family drama action & adventure television series that premiered on National Indigenous Television on November 18, 2022. It ended on January 20, 2023. It stars Nick Bonson, Caitlin Hordern, Penelope Thomas and Frances Djulibing.
Best friends Tomias and Dahlia deal with the dreams and challenges that come with their childhood in a remote community in the Northern Territory.
Premise
Best friends Tomias and Dahlia deal with the dreams and challenges that come with their childhood in a remote community in the Northern Territory.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nick Bonson as Tomias
- Caitlin Hordern as Dahlia
- Penelope Thomas as Lizzie
- Frances Djulibing as Caroleena
- Finn Treacy as Gordon
- Adrienne Pickering as Lucy
- Sherona Tiati as JoJo
- Zeallion Andrew as Sonny
Supporting cast
- Ronan Bonson as Joshua
- Serene Yunupingu as Mavis
- Jacob Junior Nayinggul as Japulala
- Stephen Mahy as Michael
- Christopher Sommers as Mr. Armstrong
- Justine Clarke as Mrs. Armstrong
- Sophia Emberson-Bain as Miss Wilson
- Scott Hall as Sandy
Guest cast
- Kamahi Djordon King as Radio DJ
- Lorraine Bennett as Ruby
- Irene Kelly as Old Person 2
- Daniel Wilfred as Uncle Leroy / Songman
- Johnson Kelly as Songman
- Fabien Bolmi Sandy as Didjeridoo Player 1
- Ashlyn Forbes as Rena
- Brendon Asheley as Songman 2
- Julie Ashley as Dancer
- Rita Cameron as Dancer
- Megan Malibirr as Dancer
- Sonya Ashley as Dancer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | November 18, 2022 | January 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Burn Off Best friends Tomias and Dahlia decide to skip school and find themselves with no choice but to fight fire with fire. |
November 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
Gordon's Boat Three turns out to be a crowd when the new kid in town, Gordon, comes between best friends Tomias and Dahlia. |
November 25, 2022 |
| 3 |
Big Barra Bonanza Best friends Tomias and Dahlia leave Lizzie and set out to catch prize barramundi, but trouble arises with a crocodile who has other ideas. |
December 2, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Indigenous Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 18, 2022 |
| Last aired | January 20, 2023 |
| Status | ended |