The Sapphires

Event

1969. The Vietnam War. Bombs are dropping and the world is exploding in protest. Back at the Tiki Club in St Kilda, four sisters from country Victoria – Gail, Kay, Cynthia and Julie – catch the eye of a big-city talent scout with their Supremes cover act. But for the MacCrae girls, the realisation of a lifelong dream to perform overseas isn't quite what they had in mind…

Based on the incredible true story of writer Tony Briggs' mother, The Sapphires chronicles how these fierce and fabulous Yorta Yorta women blazed a trail from their small town roots to the frontlines of Vietnam, belting out Motown hits for the American soldiers and breaking through barriers with every beat.

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  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.

When

30 May - 7 Jun

Session times vary

Where

Canberra Theatre Centre

London Circuit,
Canberra ACT 2601

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Price

$75.90 - $149.90

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