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

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

Written by Jenny Davis
Directed by Stuart Halusz
Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord, Rebecca Davis, Michelle Fornasier, Alex Jones, Helen Searle and Tegan Mulvany.

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.

LOCATION:
Como Theatre, 16 Preston Street, Como, Western Australia

BOOKINGS: www.theatre180.com.au

2026
Feb 13 | 11am & 7pm
Feb 14 | 2pm** & 7pm
Feb 15 | 5pm
Feb 19 | 11am** & 7pm
Feb 20 | 11am & 7pm
Feb 21 | 2pm & 7pm
Feb 22 | 5pm

**For Companion Card bookings please call Rebecca 0414 345 381
**Following the 11 am performance on 19 February, the audience is welcome to remain in the theatre for a Q&A with the Cast and Director.
**Audio description is available for the performance on 14 February, 2pm. To book this limited service please contact [email protected] or call 0414 345 381.