A Co-production with Black Swan State Theatre Company
Well put together and full of heart, this production is delightful. Adelaide Theatre Guide
Christine Anu, Casey Donovan, Holly Andrew and Kylie Farmer each radiate energy, charm and charisma and together, they produce a sound as vibrant and dynamic as any girl group anywhere. Independent Weekly
Energetic, passionate, heart wrenching, uplifting, hilarious, and engaging. Australian Stage Well beyond feelgood. How about "feelgrrreat"? The Sun Herald
High energy bedazzling entertainment. The Australian
The Sapphires is a gem. Sun Herald Sun
Tony Briggs
Wesley Enoch
Aljin Abella, Hollie Andrew, Christine Anu, Jimi Bani, Casey Donovan, Kylie Farmer, Kenneth Ransom & Oliver Wenn
The Sapphires raised the roof at Belvoir St in 2005. When we put it back in its box the box kept jumping for five long years, so now, hand in hand with Black Swan State Theatre Company, we’re setting the show loose again and sending it around the country.
1969. Vietnam. Bombs are dropping and the world is exploding in protest. Back at the Tiki Club in St Kilda, four Koori sisters from country Victoria catch the eye of a big-city talent scout with their Supremes cover group. But for the MacCrae girls, the realisation of a lifelong dream to perform overseas isn’t quite what they had in mind. They’re off to sing for the troops on the front line.
This swinging celebration of all the joy and heartbreak of family tells the true story of The Sapphires as they shake it for the troops and push sibling love to its limits. Wesley Enoch’s terrific production features the soul hits that defined a generation. And we’re thrilled that two great indigenous songstresses, Christine Anu and Casey Donovan, are stepping into the shimmery frocks for this long-awaited revival. Relive the reliving!
Venues and Ticket Information
Adelaide Scott Theatre Thu 25 February - Sun 14 March Bookings 131 246 www.bass.net.au
Shepparton Westside Performing Arts Centre Wed 28 April - Sat 1 May Bookings (03) 5832 9511 www.riverlinksvenues.com.au
