⭐ RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S SOUTH PACIFIC TO REOPEN CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE – JULY 2021 ⭐
The highly-anticipated delayed production of South Pacific will reopen the Chichester Festival Theatre this July, it has been announced.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (which was originally scheduled for Festival 2020) has been rescheduled to Festival 2021, running from 5th July – 4th September 2021.
South Pacific will star Gina Beck (Nellie Forbush), Julian Ovenden (Emile de Becque), Joanna Ampil (Bloody Mary), Keir Charles (Luther Billis) and Rob Houchen (Joe Cable).
The cast will also feature Iroy Abesamis, Carl Au, Rosanna Bates, David Birrell, Taylor Bradshaw, Bobbie Chambers, Danny Collins, Shailan Gohil, Adrian Grove, Zack Guest, Matthew Maddison, Sera Maehara (as Liat), Melissa Nettleford, Kate Playdon, Pierce Rogan and Clancy Ryan.
This much-loved, Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opened in 1949 to huge success, becoming one of Broadway’s longest running hit shows. It boasts one of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most memorable scores, featuring songs such as Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair and Bali Ha’i.
This new production is directed by Artistic Director Daniel Evans whose previous Chichester productions include This Is My Family, Quiz and Fiddler on the Roof.
The venue has stated that one performance of South Pacific each week will be socially distanced and will go on sale with a reduced capacity auditorium.
They have announced the production will also be streamed, with dates to be announced.
Tickets go on general sale from 6th April – 10am.
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Tickets & more info – https://www.cft.org.uk/whats-on/event/south-pacific
