by Tony Briggs

25 February - 14 March 2010

Director: Wesley Enoch

Musical Director: Peter Farnan

Set Designer: Richard Roberts

Lighting Designer: Trent Suidgeest

Cast: Aljin Abella, Christine Anu, Jimi Bani, Casey Donovan, Kylie Farmer

America had The Supremes. Who remembers, though, that Australia had its own supremely talented singing sensation, The Sapphires?

 

From country New South Wales, the McCrae sisters’ biggest dream is to become as famous as their Motown idols.  It is 1968 and their Supremes cover band is performing in St Kilda’s Tiki Club when they are spotted by a talent scout. But for these Koori divas the fulfilment of their lifelong dream to perform overseas isn’t quite as they imagined – they’re off to entertain the troops in Vietnam.

 

Based on the true story of the showbiz career of his mother and aunts, Tony Briggs has created a steamy and swinging medley of the highs and lows of family, love and war. Performed to a soundtrack of soul classics that defined a generation, including the hits (Love is Like a) Heatwave, Respect and STOP, In the Name of Love, The Sapphires will win your heart and have you dancing in the aisle!

 

A co-presentation with the Adelaide Festival. A Black Swan State Theatre Company and Company B production. This production contains smoking and drug references.