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Duration

2 hrs

Closing Date

Until August 22, 2022

Age limit

To Be Confirmed

Why Watch South Pacific

  • The musical features a sensational cast with the Broadway star Julian Ovenden and the notable artist Gina Beck as the main lead.

  • The critically acclaimed production has been a great success at Chichester Festival Theatre, where it had a sold-out run.

  • Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most remarkable scores form the core of the musical.

  • The musical has won the Tony and the Pulitzer prize and is a perfect choice for anyone who appreciates a powerful love story set during wartime.

Ever since its opening in 1949, this Chichester production has been winning hearts with its beautiful and heartwarming portrayal of a powerful love story set amidst a war. After its successful performances so far, this longest-running Broadway musical is making its way to the West End’s Sadler’s Well Theatre, this summer.

Directed by the phenomenal Daniel Evans, the musical features the celebrated West End stars Julian Ovenden and Gina Beck as Emile de Becque and Ensign Nellie Forbush respectively. Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s memorable score along with sensational tunes including Some Enchanted Evening, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair, and Bali Ha'i, makes this musical a timeless classic and a beautiful experience.

The five-star production with a cast of over thirty and an insanely creative team has Peter McKintosh heading set and costume design, Cat Beveridge as the musical director, Howard Harrison for lighting design, Charlotte Sutton CDG as the casting director, and Gillian Tan as the video designer. For the musical, the new orchestration is by David Cullen, with the original Broadway orchestration by Robert Russell and the Happy Talk orchestration is by Theo Jamieson.

Storyline

Set on the South Pacific Island during World War II, the musical portrays the powerful love story of a navy nurse from Arkansas - Nellie Forbush, who falls for French plantation owner Emil De Beque with a mysterious past. The show traces the journey of their love affair amidst the horrors of the war as the sailors and the nurses put on a musical comedy show.

Show timings

  • Tue, Thu, and Fri at 7:30 PM
  • Wed and Sat at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Sun at 4 PM

Cast & Crew

Julian Ovenden as Emile de Becque

Gina Beck as Ensign Nellie Forbush

Direction by Daniel Evans

Musical Direction by Cat Beveridge

Choreography and Movement Direction by Ann Yee

Top songs

South Pacific Top Songs

Sadler's Wells

Sadler's Wells Theatre is a venue for performing arts on Rosebery Avenue, near New River Head, in Clerkenwell, London, England. It has two performance arenas, a 1,500-seat main auditorium, and the Lilian Baylis Studio—as well as other rehearsal areas and technical support spaces on the same property. Sadler's Wells is regarded as one of the premier dancing venues in the world. Seating Capacity: 1500

Getting There

  • Address: Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4TN, UK
  • By metro:

    Angel (Northern Line City Branch) is 250 metres from Sadler’s Wells Theatre. Trains run every few minutes northbound to Kings Cross and Euston, and southbound to Bank and London Bridge.

  • By train:

    If you wish to take a train to the theatre, Kings Cross is the station.

  • By bus:

    Numbers 19, 38 and 341 stop at the Sadler’s Wells bus stop.

Facilities & Accessibility

Amenities: Dining outlets, Cloak room, Toilets, Souvenir shop, Free parking

Accessibility: Elevator access, Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed

Additional Information

Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at Sadler's Wells.

Dress Code: Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theatre is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

Outside Food: Outside food is strictly prohibited inside this venue.

Tickets Redemption

You will get an e-mail confirmation with your Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific voucher. Please display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID.

Cancellation & Refunds

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Frequently asked questions

You can book online tickets to South Pacific from 27 Jul 2022.