South Pacific

Synopsis

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.

Our Review:

Veronica Crowley - 19 January 2012

South Pacific is set during World War II and encapsulates two love stories, threatened by the realities of living and dying in a war zone. Although the show is a little outdated the storyline is powerful and touches the conscience, exploring the wide spread racism prevalent at the time as well as tackling the reality of pimping and prostitution. This was controversial stuff when the Rogers and Hammerstein masterpiece first hit the stage in 1949 and still stirs the passions in 2012.

The score is dynamic with some wonderful reminiscent melodies such as ‘Some enchanted evening’ sung by the accomplished baritone Emile Matthew Cammelle ‘Bali Ha’i’ sung hauntingly by Bloody Mary Jacqueline Tate and ‘I’m gonna wash that man right outa my hair performed with real shampoo by Samantha Womack as the naïve American Nurse ‘Nellie Forbush’.

The highlight for me, and I think for the audience who roared their approval is ‘There is nothing like a dame’ sung and danced energeti...

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anna marie - 26 January 2012:

silly americans accents, especially the sailor luther my husband could not understand a word he was saying. ...

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