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The Sapphires movie premiere at State Theatre, Sydney, Australia Plot... It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam. Premiere... Tonight Sydney's State Theatre was once again the place for hot new movie premiere. Last night State Theatre was the place for the Sydney premiere of 'The Bourne Legacy', and tonight it was a very different genre with 'The Sapphires'. 'The Sapphires' took over the famous theatre, as the red carpet was rolled out for this interesting new film. It was wonderful to see the strong turn out of people including many notable Indigenous Australians, there to support the film and actors. Review... When a little-known stage show dubbed 'The Sapphires' shimmied into Perth two years ago, four Aboriginal songbirds burnt up the stage in a dazzling display with all the promise of a big screen blockbuster musical. Inspired by the true story of playwright Tony Briggs’ mother and three aunts during the racial upheaval of the ’60s and delivering a spirited score, sparkling costumes and charismatic performances, the showstopper still ranks among the best plays or musicals seen on any stage in Perth, Broadway or the West End. Originating as an acclaimed production in 2004, that 2010 reprisal introduced a new cast including seasoned songstress Christine Anu and Australian Idol season two winner Casey Donovan, marking the oft-maligned powerhouse vocalist’s return to the spotlight. Off the back of rave reviews, it secured a stint in London with Donovan the sole lead to secure a spot on tour, only to unsuccessfully audition for the film version. Deborah Mailman (from the original 2004 production) and Australian Idol season four runner-up Jessica Mauboy are joined here by two young newcomers in Miranda Tapsell and Shari Sebbens as talented sisters Gail, Julie and Cynthia and cousin Kay, whose beautiful harmonies are discovered by soul-loving music manager Dave (Chris O’Dowd). Directed by feature film debutant Wayne Blair, the cinematic adaptation comes with lots of pressure and expectation and delivers. The Sapphires is likely to become an Aussie classic and is full of soul. If music themed flicks are your thing you really need to see this film. The Sapphires (M) Starring: Deborah Mailman, Chris O'Dowd, Jessica Mauboy Director: Wayne Blair Writers: Tony Briggs, Keith Thompson Production Co: Goalpost Pictures Websites Goalpost Pictures www.goalpostpictures.com Hopscotch Films - The Saphires www.hopscotchfilms.com.au/the-sapphires-film State Theatre www.statetheatre.com.au Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography Eva Rinaldi Photography www.evarinaldi.com Music News Australia www.musicnewsaustralia.com |
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