# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Sapphires
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 11:15 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.

For over 25 years, this multi-award-winning play and the hit film it inspired have captivated audiences across the world. Now Queensland Theatre and Canberra Theatre Centre join forces to raise the roof in The Playhouse with a sparkling new production of The Sapphires featuring the next generation of First Nation superstars led by original director and theatre legend, Wesley Enoch.

Packed with heart, clad in sequins and boasting a swinging soundtrack that defined a generation, this story about a band of women — daring to go where others refused — is a powerful cultural anthem to the solidarity and soul of First Nations’ sisterhood.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/the-sapphires/200029502660154
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, music, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
- **lat**: -35.28066
- **long**: 149.13064
- **full address**: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Sapphires
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Sapphires being held?
  - **A:** The Sapphires takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 11:15 am at Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Sapphires?
  - **A:** The Sapphires is organized by Canberra Theatre Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Sapphires is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Sapphires sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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