Fred Brophy is the World's Last Tent Boxing Showman, the son of a sideshow operator and a trapeze artist, he is fourth generation carny folk.

Before television and radio, there was a strong outback tradition of storytelling. Around the campfires at night people would spin their yarns, never letting truth get in the way of a good story. Fred comes from this tradition. If you are lucky enough to share a drink with him, you are sure to hear some fantastic stories.

In this story learn about what Tent Boxing is, and hear a barstool yarn from the Last of the Showmen.

Filmmaker Mark Shea wanted to see the World's Last Tent Boxing Sideshow. His quest took him to Outback Queensland where he found Tent Boxing Showman, Fred Brophy running a hotel in a Ghost Town. Join Mark as he explores the Australian Tent Boxing Tradition.

Episode One – The Ghost Town Pub

Fred Brophy's wife, Sandi, always wanted to visit a Ghost Town. When she finally got her chance, visiting Cracow, 200 km west of Bundaberg, she fell in love with the Town's grand old Hotel.

The Brophy's now own the Cracow Hotel and have transformed it into the quintessential Aussie Outback Pub.

What makes an Outback Pub unique and could Cracow the Ghost Town, have a golden future?