South Pacific Tickets
Boasting some of the most memorable songs in musical theatre, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s romantic classic returns to London.
The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic returns
Chichester Festival Theatre’s acclaimed revival of South Pacific transfers to London for a strictly limited season, and promises to be a theatrical highlight of 2022. Set during World War II, the Tony Award-winning musical follows a variety of characters on an island in the South Pacific as they wait for the battle to reach their shores. At its heart is a powerful romance that interrogates the lines between fear, prejudice and love. With one of the most memorable scores in musical theatre, South Pacific is a crowd-pleasing classic from Rodgers & Hammerstein (Oklahoma!; Carousel). Director Daniel Evans’ (Fiddler on the Roof) 2021 revival was a huge hit in Chichester, earning numerous five-star reviews from critics. In London, Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton; Downton Abbey) and Gina Beck (Matilda the Musical; Wicked) lead a sensational cast of over thirty performers. Boasting a full orchestra accompanying songs including “Some Enchanted Evening” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair”, South Pacific tickets are an unmissable treat, as this dazzling musical opens at Sadler’s Wells.
Performance dates:
27 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022
Running time:
2 hours and 50 minutes including an interval.
Venue:
Age recommendation:
TBC
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South Pacific London Reviews
User Reviews
I absolutely loved this show. A stunning performance. A really tight show, well choreographed, beautiful music and singing and great storytelling. The show doesn't hide away from difficult themes like racism, the grittiness of war, loves found and Read more
Performance date: 02 August 2022
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The musical made its premiere on Broadway in 1949, and has seen many revivals on both sides of The Atlantic. The movie version, starring Rossano Brazzi & Mitzi Gaynor in the lead roles, was released in 1958. (Although I am familiar with the soundtracThe musical made its premiere on Broadway in 1949, and has seen many revivals on both sides of The Atlantic. The movie version, starring Rossano Brazzi & Mitzi Gaynor in the lead roles, was released in 1958. (Although I am familiar with the soundtrack, I have never seen the movie). Under the backdrop of WWII, on an island in the South Pacific we are taken to the village of Bali-ha'i, where a military camp is based. Ostensibly, this is a double love story between an American nurse and a middle age, French expatriate who is now a plantation owner, and a US Marine Lieutenant and a young Tonkinese woman. The subjects of racial prejudice and fear of social consequences are explored throughout the musical. The song “You’ve Got To Be Carefully Taught” is a very candid song that cites we aren’t born with these prejudices, but… This felt like it was a full Hollywood production for the stage. The acting, choreography and vocal prowess from all the cast was exceptional. I applaud them for making me believe I had been transported back to the 1940s. The role of Luther Billis provides the comedy to the story. Douggie McMeekin gets a special mention for his part in the Thanksgiving Follies revue, and particularly during the song “Honey Bun”. The staging was incredible, and seamless through the switches in scenes. From Emile’s home, to the military office, to the revue stage and its backstage, I was so engaged that it did feel we were changing locations. Read more