Tickets on sale Thursday 30 October at 10am
21 Hearts – Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke
A compelling true story from WWII, honouring the bravery strength, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses 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 six of Western Australia’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.
Written by Jenny Davis
Directed by Stuart Halusz
Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord, Rebecca Davis, Michelle Fornasier, Alex Jones, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle.
Event and Ticket Details
Tickets on sale Thursday 30 October at 10am
BMEC Members
Adult $70
Concession $65
Non-Members
Adult $75
Concessions $70
Family of 4 (2 Adults, 2 Children) $49.50pp
Student $40
Group of 10 or more: $65pp
*A $3 booking fee applies. BMEC members do not pay this fee.
Suitable for audience members aged 12 years+
Content warning: Explosions, war scenes