The Sapphires

The iconic Australian musical returns

Four sisters from country Victoria dream of a stage far beyond their small-town roots. When their girl-group harmonies catch the attention of a big-city talent scout, their lives are changed forever.

Based on the incredible true story of writer Tony Briggs’ mother, The Sapphires follows four Yorta Yorta women who blaze a trail from regional Victoria to the frontlines of Vietnam — entertaining American soldiers, breaking barriers and discovering love along the way.

Featuring ’60s soul classics performed live including Respect, Ain't No Mountain High Enough and The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss), this joyous production transforms the intimate Bille Brown Theatre into an electrifying concert-style celebration — up close, personal and impossible to resist.

For more than 25 years, the multi-award-winning play — and the hit film it inspired — have captivated audiences around the world. At its heart, The Sapphires is a proud story of First Nations women whose talent, humour and resilience lit up a remarkable moment in Australian history — a story that, for many years, remained largely untold.

Now the beloved musical returns in a sparkling new production, with the next generation of First Nations performers stepping into the legacy of the women who inspired the story, led by original director and theatre legend Wesley Enoch.

Big-hearted, infectious and full of soul, this celebration of sisterhood, culture and unforgettable music builds to a roof-raising finale — and promises the feel-good musical night out you’ll love from the very first note.

The Sapphires was first produced by Melbourne Theatre Company in 2004.

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THE REVIEWS ARE IN

“Sparkles as brightly as ever.”
— Brisbane Times

★★★★ “Shines with the passion and talent of a new generation of artists.”
— Limelight

“The Sapphires will have you rocking in your seat.”
— InReview

“An absolute knockout.”
— Scenstr

“A show of soul, sisterhood and sequins.”
— Stage Whispers

★★★★ “There’s an immediate sparkle to The Sapphires that’s hard to resist!”
— The Scoop

“Music-first theatre that lifts the roof.”
— Embrace Brisbane

“Musically thrilling and performed with enormous heart.”
— Weekend Notes

“Entertained, moved and uplifted in a single theatrical experience.”
— Blue Curtains Brisbane

“A new-generation cast sporting serious vocal chops … powered by a deadly four-piece on-stage band.”
— Brisbane Times

“The story is inspiring and heartwarming and the music is fantastic.”
— InReview

“The audience response is immediate and contagious.”
— Scenstr