The Sapphires
Tuesday 19 July 7:30pm
The Sapphires
is one of the Australia’s best-loved stories. Winning multiple awards as a
play, film and soundtrack album there was one challenge left and that was
to undertake a national tour of Australia. Bringing the raw energy, fun
and emotion of this story directly to stages like Warragul and across the
nation.
Writer Tony Briggs will direct his work in a version he
promises will be the most intimate telling of The Sapphires story yet.
“I
hope the audience will feel a fresh sense of connection to a story that
has already successfully infiltrated the psyche of the Australian theatre
and movie going public and get a sense of joy and understanding of who
Aboriginal people are and walk away from ‘The Sapphires’ with a smile on
their faces." said Tony.
Four young Aboriginal women from
regional Australia, who like singing country music, suddenly get the
chance to change their tune and their lives. Wearing uniforms of sequins,
armed only with microphones they find themselves trying to spread joy in
the hell that is the Vietnam War.
The Sapphires is a funny,
heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of writer Tony Briggs’
mother. It tells of the incredible journey of a singing group of four
Yorta Yorta Women, who sing classic soul hits against the backdrop of
personal change and massive social upheaval. It is an energetic, fun, and
engaging play that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.
Duration:
Approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes including interval
Members: $35
Full:
$43
Concession: $40
Youth U/18: $25
-
$43.00 -
19 July 2022
