Queensland Theatre Company2026 Season Tickets are now available via their website to purchase.
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The Sapphires
More soul than you can shake a sequin at!
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 The Sapphires are back to raise the roof on the Bille Brown Theatre in a sparkling new production 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.
Tue 5 May 2026, 6:30 PM
If you want to know about the audition process for an actor, how a character was developed, or why that piece of music was chosen, consider booking the Night with the Artists performances on selected evenings. Following the show, the cast and creatives discuss the process with you.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please contact Queensland Theatre Company Ticketing Team on 1800 355 528 or email sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au.
Fri 8 May 2026, 7:30 PM
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
Sat 9 May 2026, 2:00 PM
Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.
Sat 9 May 2026, 2:00 PM
Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production.
Sat 23 May 2026, 2:00 PM
Relaxed Performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment – this can include but is not limited to people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities, dementia as well as those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.
Explore our Visual Story, Access and Audio guides to familiarise yourself with our venue before your show and find out more about Accessibility at QPAC here.
Age Recommendation
Recommended for those aged 12 years and older.
Warning
This production contains mature themes, moderate coarse language and sexual references.
Accessibility at Bille Brown Theatre
Queensland Theatre Company is committed to making their performances accessible to all theatre lovers.
Visit or contact their Ticketing Team at 1800 355 528 (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm) or sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au for more information.
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