'The Sapphires' from Black Swan State Theatre Company

'The Sapphires' By Tony Briggs Season: 23 January – 10 February 2010 Venue: Playhouse Theatre Director: Wesley Enoch Musical Director: Peter Farnan Featuring: Aljin Abella, Hollie Andrew, Christine Anu, Jimi Bani, Casey Donovan, Kylie Farmer, Kenneth Ransom and Oliver Wenn A Perth International Arts Festival Event. Meet the McCrae sisters - four gorgeous singers from country New South Wales whose biggest dream is to become as famous as their Motown idols. It is 1969, and their Supremes cover band is performing in St Kilda's Tiki Club when the sisters are spotted by a talent scout. Soon they are dreaming of fame, fortune and glamorous international careers. Instead, these Koori divas find themselves in the war zone of Vietnam, entertaining the troops. Based on the true story of his mother's and aunts' showbiz careers, Tony Briggs has created a steamy and swinging medley of the highs and lows of family, love, war and the hottest soul music in the jungle of 'Nam! This new co-production by Black Swan and Company B Belvoir of the hit musical 'The Sapphires' will be bigger and better than ever, and features a stellar cast led by Christine Anu and Casey Donovan. Wesley Enoch directs this feel-good production full of the Motown classics that defined a generation, and our leading ladies are sure to raise the roof of the Playhouse Theatre as they perform such hits as 'Stop in the Name of Love', 'Chain of Fools', 'Sex Machine', 'Knock on Wood' and 'Respect'. "...a gem of a play...heartfelt and joyous." The Sydney Morning Herald Tickets: Standard $54.50, Concession $44.50, Groups 8+ $42.50 (plus 1 free ticket for every 10 tickets purchased), Previews $39.50, Students $20 Bookings: BOCS Ticketing, ph (08) 9484 1133, Groups 8+ ph (08) 9321 6831, http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/events/sapphires.shtml More info: www.bsstc.com.au/the-sapphires/