Riverlinks, Black Swan State Theatre Company and Company B Belvoir present THE SAPPHIRES
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Peter Farnan
SET DESIGNER Richard Roberts
COSTUME DESIGNER Tim Chappel
LIGHTING DESIGNER Trent Suidgeest
CHOREOGRAPHER Tony Bartuccio
WITH Aljin Abella, Christine Anu, Jimi Bani, Casey Donovan, Kylie Farmer, Hollie Andrew, Kenneth Ransom and Oliver Wenn
1969. Vietnam. Bombs are dropping and the world is exploding in protest. Back in St Kilda, four Koori sisters from country Victoria catch the eye 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.
Christine Anu and Casey Donovan, are stepping into the shimmery frocks for this long-awaited revival.
Acknowledgements: Black Swan State Theatre Company, Company B Belvoir, Arts Victoria, Arts NSW and the Australia Council.
With thanks to the support of Julie, Michael and Silvia Kantor.
With thanks locally to Quest Appartments Shepparton and the Shepparton News.
