Details

Set during World War II, South Pacific is the sweeping romantic story of two couples, threatened by the realities of war. Its portrayal of Americans stationed in an alien culture in wartime is as relevant today as when it first thrilled audiences. Considered one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes Some Enchanted Evening, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair and There is Nothin' Like a Dame.

Cast/Performers

Gina Beck (Nellie Forbush - all dates up to Aug 4 and then will share role until Aug 22 when she will step down), Alex Young (Nellie Forbush - some dates from Aug 5 and will play the part full time from Aug 23), Joanna Ampil (Bloody Mary), Julian Ovenden (Emile de Becque), Keir Charles (Luther Billis), Rob Houchen (Joe Cable), Iroy Abesamis (Bloddy Mary's Assistant), Carl Au (Stewpot), Rosanna Bates (Ensign 2 / Lt / J G Bessie May Sue / Ellie Yaeger), David Birrell (Capt George Brackett), Taylor Bradshaw (Seabee 2), Bobbie Chambers (Ensign Janet MacGregor), Danny Collins (Professor), Shailan Gohil (Henry), Adrian Grove (Cmdr William Harbison), Zack Guest (Yeoman Herbert Quale), Matthew Maddison (Marine 1 / Hassinger), Sera Maehara (Liat), Melissa Nettleford (Ensign Cora MacRae), Kate Playdon (Ensign Dinah Murphy), Pierce Rogan (Sailor 1 / O'Brien / Lt Buzz Adams), Clancy Ryan (Dance Captain / Ensemble)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Richard Rodgers, Tom Murray (musical supervisor), David Cullen (orchestrator)
Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by(s): Oscar Hammerstein II, Joshua Logan
Corporate Sponsor(s): Noble Caledonia, RL Austen
Producer: Chichester Festival Theatre
Director(s): Daniel Evans, Ann Yee (movement director), Charlotte Sutton (casting director)
Design: Peter McKintosh
Costume: Peter McKintosh
Choreographer: Ann Yee
Musical Director: Cat Beveridge
Lighting: Howard Harrison
Sound: Paul Groothuis