STAGE BUZZ BRISBANE
28 Apr 2026
Season: April 28th - May 24th, 2026
Title: The Sapphires
Presented By: Queensland Theatre and Canberra Theatre Centre
Genre: Play / Musical Drama
Synopsis: 1969. The Vietnam War. Bombs are dropping and the world is alive with protest.
Back at a St Kilda club, four young Aboriginal women—Gail, Kay, Cynthia and Julie—are discovered by a talent scout with their Supremes-inspired sound. What follows is a life-changing journey from country Victoria to the frontlines of Vietnam, performing for American troops.
Based on the true story of playwright Tony Briggs’ mother, The Sapphires is a heartwarming, high-energy celebration of music, resilience, and First Nations sisterhood—packed with soul, sequins, and a soundtrack that defined a generation.
Performance Dates: April 28th – May 24th, 2026
Performance Times:
Tuesdays - 6:30PM
Wednesdays - 1PM & 6:30PM
Thursdays & Fridays - 7:30PM
Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM
Sundays - 2PM
Performance Location and Address: Bille Brown Theatre, 78 Montague Road, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Ticket Costs:
Adult – from $72
Concession – from $70
Under 35 – from $36
Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Sapphires
Warnings: Mature themes, moderate coarse language, and sexual references
Recommended Age: 12+
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval)
Cast:
Ruby Henaway
Aurora Liddle-Christie
Tehya Makani
Chris Nguyen
Taeg Twist
Creative Team:
Writer - Tony Briggs
Director - Wesley Enoch
Set & Costume Designer - Richard Roberts
Lighting Designer - Ben Hughes
Musical Director - Nathaniel Andrew
Production Website: Queensland Theatre - The Sapphires
Other Information:
Special events include “Night with the Artists” (5 May 2026).
The Bille Brown Theatre offers accessible performances including Auslan-interpreted (8 May), audio-described and tactile tour (16 May), and relaxed performances (23 May), with additional accessibility services available through the theatre.
