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.

2026 SEASON – Auslan Interpreted Performances:

• The Great Gatsby – Playhouse, QPAC – Friday 27 February 2026, 7:30 PM
• Torch The Place – Bille Brown Theatre – Friday 20 March 2026, 7:30 PM
• The Sapphires – Bille Brown Theatre – Friday 8 May 2026, 7:30 PM
• Pride & Prejudice – Playhouse, QPAC – Friday 17 July 2026, 7:30 PM
• Do Not Go Gentle – Bille Brown Theatre – Friday 21 August 2026, 7:30 PM
• Strong is the New Pretty – Playhouse, QPAC – Friday 11 September 2026, 7:30 PM
• Small Mouth Sounds – Bille Brown Theatre – Friday 23 October 2026, 7:30 PM
• Into the Woods – Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC – Friday 20 November 2026, 7:30 PM

SPECIAL OFFER – Auslan Booking Instructions:

To get discounted tickets, choose from 4 different multi play packages – 5 plays, 6 plays, 7 plays or 8 plays. The more your buy = the bigger the discount. For example: The 8 play package offers you almost 50% of the ticket price of each show in the season.

Alternatively, if you prefer to attend only one or two productions, you can purchase single tickets.

Click here, scroll down the page to see the multi play packages.

lf you have any questions please email or phone Queensland Theatre.

EMAIL: ticketing team on sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au

PHONE:  Queensland Theatre Box Office 1800 355 528 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5pm)