The Chichester Festival Theatre production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific was absolutely enchanting from start to end. The musical follows the romance of Emile de Becque and Nellie Forbush wonderfully portrayed by Julian Ovenden and Gina Beck.
The pair meet on an island in the South Pacific whilst Nellie is an Ensign in the Navy and Emile has fled France. However, the musical has multiple story lines as we learn more about the hilarious Luther Billis as well as Bloody Mary, Liat and the new Lieutenant, Joseph Cable.
There was a cast of around 30 individuals, all of whom did an amazing job, especially the two young children playing Emile’s son and daughter. In addition to the fantastic cast, there was a live orchestra tucked below the stage making every song that much more powerful and beautiful.
