21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke
Theatre
28 June 2025 at 5:00pm
Albany Entertainment Centre, Princess Royal Theatre

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

28 June 2025 at 5:00pm Albany Entertainment Centre, Princess Royal Theatre Buy tickets

Presented by Albany Entertainment Centre

A compelling true story of the celebration of women’s strength, love and hope in the face of adversity.

Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February, 1942.

Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned.

The only survivor and witness, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life.

21 HEARTS relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them.

A story of hope, courage, resilience and heart.

Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors, 21 HEARTS is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war.

Please note:
  • Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance.
  • Mobile telephones and electronic devices are to be turned off during the performance.
  • Cameras, video cameras and tape recorders will not be permitted without the consent of the promoter.
  • $35.00 Adult
  • $30.00 Concession (Full-time Students, Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Health Care Card)
  • $25.00 Under 25's
  • $120.00 Family (4 tickets)
  • $25.00 Groups 10+
  • $15.00 School Groups 10+ (one complimentary ticket per 10 purchased)
    For group bookings phone AEC Box Office (08) 9844 5005 or the ACT Groups Department (08) 6212 9291, alternatively email groups@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au

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Babes in arms permitted for infants up to 2 years old


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