Level 1 Centrepoint Shopping Centre Peel Street Tamworth , NSW , Australia

​​ AUSTRALIA'S BELOVED MODERN CLASSIC RETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Sapphires is one of Australia's best-loved stories. This multiple award- winning musical play, that inspired the film, is now embarking on a national tour spreading the raw energy, fun and emotion of this story to audiences Australia wide. Four young Aboriginal women from regional Australia, who like singing country music, suddenly get the chance to change their tune and their lives. Wearing uniforms of sequins, armed only with microphones they find themselves trying to spread joy in the hell that is the Vietnam War. "This was a winner.  A good production, a heart-warming storyline and a great score." - SYDNEY ARTS GUIDE The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of writer Tony Brigg's mother. Tony will direct his play in a version he promises will be the most intimate telling of the story yet the incredible journey of a singing group of four Yorta Yorta Women, who sing classic soul hits against the backdrop of personal change and massive social upheaval. It is energetic, fun and engaging theatre that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.   Recommended age: 12 yrs+ Some adult themes, simulated warfare and a small amount of course language.   Image:  Original 2019 Cast

The Sapphires is one of Australia's best-loved stories. This multiple award- winning musical play, that inspired the film, is now embarking on a national tour spreading the raw energy, fun and emotion of this story to audiences Australia wide.

Four young Aboriginal women from regional Australia, who like singing country music, suddenly get the chance to change their tune and their lives. Wearing uniforms of sequins, armed only with microphones they find themselves trying to spread joy in the hell that is the Vietnam War.

"This was a winner.  A good production, a heart-warming storyline and a great score." - SYDNEY ARTS GUIDE

The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of writer Tony Brigg's mother. Tony will direct his play in a version he promises will be the most intimate telling of the story yet the incredible journey of a singing group of four Yorta Yorta Women, who sing classic soul hits against the backdrop of personal change and massive social upheaval.

It is energetic, fun and engaging theatre that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.

Recommended age: 12 yrs+ Some adult themes, simulated warfare and a small amount of course language.

Ticket price includes booking fee, and GST. 

A transaction fee of $2.50 (internet) or $3.50 (in person) or $4.50 (phone) will also apply. 

SHOW TIMES: (All times are approximate and open to change) Doors Open:   30 minutes prior to performance

Start time:   7:30pm Interval: Yes

Performance Run Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Food Available: Candy Bar

Bar Facilities: Yes Merchandise Sales: TBA Artist Signings: TBA Fogger/Hazer/Smoke Machine/Strobe: TBA Age limitations applicable: No

Max age for lap sitting: Lap sitting not available Language/Nudity/Violence: No

Will there be screens available at the show: No

Are Photographic or recording devices permitted inside the venue:  Small handheld only

Print at home tickets available? Yes

Online purchase limit: no limit Companion cards accepted? Yes

Special needs bookings can be made over the phone on (02) 6767 5200 

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Tamworth Regional Council Ray Walsh House 437 Peel Street Tamworth NSW 2340

(02) 6767 5555, or 1300 733 625 within the Tamworth region during office hours. Click here to email Tamworth Regional Council

Tamworth Regional Council acknowledges the Gamilaroi/Kamilaroi people, who are the Traditional Custodians of this land. We would like to pay respect to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in and visiting our region.