South Pacific
The ravishing Chichester Festival Theatre production is on tour
South Pacific
A roof-raising triumph
The Guardian
South Pacific
The ravishing Chichester Festival Theatre production is on tour
Why see South Pacific?
Chichester Festival Production
Coming from the esteemed Chichester Festival Theatre is yet another sensational restaging of a classic; this time Rogers and Hammerstein's South Pacific. A sub-tropical epic based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by James A Michener, it's a captivating story of two cultures clashing on a small island, where prejudice and romance are pitched against each other as World War II rages around them.
Including some of the pair's best-known songs including 'I'm going to wash that man right out of my hair', 'Happy Talk' and 'Some enchanted evening', don't miss this fresh 5-star production as it tours the UK, bringing ravishing sets, choreography and a multitudinous cast - a true theatrical marvel.
What's the story?
The story follows two blossoming romances on an island in the South Pacific during World War II. Nellie Forbush, an American nurse, falls for the charms of wealthy French planter Emile De Becque, but is unable to come to terms with his past relationships with several local women. Lt. Joe Cable shares Nellie's prejudice, and although he is in love with a Tonkinese woman, he has trouble looking past the colour of her skin.
Cast
Gina Beck as Nellie
Julian Ovenden as Emile
Rob Houchen as Lieutenant Joseph Cable
Joanna Ampil as Bloody Mary
Sera Maehara as Liat
Creative
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener
Directed by Daniel Evans
Set and costume design by Peter McKintosh
Choreography and movement direction by Ann Yee.
Musical supervision by Nigel Lilley
Musical direction by Cat Beveridge
New orchestrations by David Cullen
Original Broadway orchestration by Robert Russell Bennett.
Lighting design by Howard Harrison
Sound design by Paul Groothuis
Video design by Gillian Tan
Additional arrangements and Happy Talk orchestration by Theo Jamieson
Reviews
Customer reviews
5 reviews, average rating: (4.2 Stars)
L.Ellis
South Pacific musical
Loved loved it .. knew storyline as seen the film so many times in my younger years but loved the stage performance..The singers had me at the first note even a little tear with the main songs..their voices were fantastic acting spot on.. enjoyed the show so much had to standing ovation at the end..lovely evening for a Tuesday night out!! ... Read more
Muriel Gascoyne
South Pacific
Thoroughly enjoyed this performance at the Alexander theatre. The scenery was so well planned out, amazing. Standing ovations several times, from a packed audience. If I was being very picky I would say I would have preferred stall seats rather than dress circle but only because of my bad hearing. Wonderful cast you worked so hard to deliver first class theatre. Voices fabulous. Well done everyone xx ... Read more
Jane McCrone
Excellent!
I loved every minute of South Pacific. I would love to see it again! The whole production is amazing. Wonderful music and singing. A brilliant cast. The lead singers are exceptional. I was lucky enough to be in the front row and this is one show l will never forget. ... Read more
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