Much-loved Aussie musical The Sapphires opens at Canberra Theatre this weekend!

Based on the true story of writer Tony Briggs’ mother, the show chronicles how four 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 along the way.

Cast members Ruby Henaway, Aurora Liddle-Christie, Tehya Makani and Taeg Twist joined Rob and Gabi ahead of the show’s opening.

The Sapphires runs until 7 June.