Deborah Mailman, Miranda Tapsell and more original cast members will perform a live script reading of the beloved 2012 film.
Some films deserve more than just a rewatch on the couch.
The Sapphires Live Table Read is bringing together original cast members for a special one-night-only event at this year’s Birrarangga Film Festival. Presented at Melbourne’s Sofitel Arthur Steeton Auditorium on 29 November, the evening will see the beloved 2012 film’s script performed live on stage by the actors who made it a cultural touchstone.
The Sapphires Live Table Read
- 29 November
- Sofitel Melbourne, Arthur Steeton Auditorium
- Tickets $15–25
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The Sapphires Live Table Read features an impressive reunion of talent including Deborah Mailman, Miranda Tapsell, Shari Sebbens, Greg Fryer, Kylie Belling, Tammy Lee Rock and Hunter Page-Lochard. They’ll be joined by Sherry Lee Watson, Nick Russell, Bert LaBonte and Corey Saylor-Brunskill to bring the script to life in what promises to be a fresh take on the familiar story.
For those who need a refresher, The Sapphires was created and written by Tony Briggs as his screenwriting debut. The film tells the story of four Yorta Yorta women whose musical journey took them from regional Australia to entertaining troops during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. Briggs based the screenplay on his mother’s real-life experiences, and the resulting film became an instant hit for its blend of humour, heart and celebration of First Nations voices and the unifying power of music.
Following the live script reading, creator and writer Tony Briggs will host a Q&A session with the cast, giving audiences a chance to hear behind-the-scenes stories and reflections on the film’s lasting impact.
The event forms part of the Birrarangga Film Festival program. BFF is Australia’s leading Indigenous film festival, dedicated to celebrating First Nations storytelling through cinema since 2019. The festival has grown into a significant cultural and industry event, supporting Indigenous filmmakers and creating visibility for First Nations voices in the screen industry both nationally and internationally.
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