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Poster for 21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke

21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke

23 Apr 2026 – 8 Aug 2026

Playwright
Jenny Davis
Director
Stuart Halusz
A compelling true story of the celebration of women's strength, love and hope in the face of adversity. The story of Vivian Bullwinkel and the 65 Australian nurses who attempted to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February 1942. A story of hope, courage, resilience and heart.

April 2026

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23 April

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8 August

Credits

Direction

  • Stuart Halusz
  • Rachael Bott

Cast

  • Caitlin Beresford-Ord
  • Rebecca Davis
  • Michelle Fornasier
  • Alex Jones
  • Helen Searle
  • Alison van Reeken

Production

  • Craig Williams
  • Aaron Stirk

Other

  • Sound Design & Programmer:Ben Collins
  • Visual Designer:Gneiss Design
  • Lighting Designer:Rowan van Blomestein
  • Costume Designer:Ingrid Zurzolo
  • Theme Song Composer and Musical Director:Craig Skelton
  • Theme Song Vocalist:Lisa Harper-Brown
  • Theme Song Vocalist:Saskia Haluszkiewicz
  • Theme Song Musicians:Australian Baroque
  • Associate Producer:Alison Welburn
  • Marketing Manager & Publicity:Limelight Consulting
  • Photographer:Stewart Thorpe
  • Hair & Makeup Stylist:KT Crocker

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