South Pacific is set on a tropical island during World War II, love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centred around two unlikely love affairs.
This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic was written and composed when both men were believed to be at the heights of their powers and features some of the theatre’s most beautiful music woven into an inspiring story cherished the world over.
The timeless songs include “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” and “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame”
With a live orchestra and all performed by fantastic singers and soloists supported by a both rousing and tender chorus of American sailors and navy nurses ready to take you to Bali Ha’i.
Introducing our fabulous cast for South Pacific in order of appearance
Nellie Forbush Beth Carey Emile de Becque Gary Cordes
Ngana..his daughter Danni Vears Jerome his son Lily Vears.
Henri(ette) Nicole Cox Bloody Mary Sharon Liff
Luther Billis Thomas Mitchell Seaman O'Brian Philip Holden
Stewpot Terry Bunton Professor Ken Pickett
Lt. Joe Cable Oliver Standeven Capt. George Brackett Mike Brodie
Cmdr. Will Harbison David Paine Ens. Dinah Murphy Tanya Ackleton
Company ensemble:
Elsie Bassett-Cookson, Patricia Drywood, Dean Fitzpatrick, Andrea Knight, Roger Lee, Steve Liff, Sarah Miles, Christina Savva, Pav Stone, Barry Todd, Hudson Trindall
Introducing our leading lady: Nellie - The wonderful Beth Carey!
Beth says:
"Rehearsing South Pacific and beginning to understand Nellie has revealed many similarities between the character's personality and mine. She is hopelessly optimistic and falls deeply in love - despite times of war and conflict. Nellie sings her heart out and is wooed by a dashing French settler.
The show has just the right balance of drama and good old fashioned fun! My favourite number is 'Honey Bun' showcasing Knucklehead Nellie's comedic side and the song's tongue in cheek style.
I am looking forward to presenting the show with the cast and team at an alternative venue for ROS, The Theatre Royal, Margate. One spine tingling moment for me is the powerful rendition of 'Nothing like a dame' with long standing members of ROS, some of whom sing in a Male voice choir.
I look forward to seeing the audience on the other side of the curtain, if a bit apprehensive about my first ever shower scene!"
Beth as Navy nurse Nellie Forbush What's the best method to send a man on his way?
Gary
Introducing Our leading man: Emile - The suave and debonair Gary Cordes!
Gary says:
It’s a privilege to have been cast in a lead romantic role, being a more ‘mature’ performer! Emile is the archetypal old romantic, desperately still seeking the love of his life before growing old alone on a small Pacific island.
He has a burning passion for social justice and is a great promoter of diversity, so for me it’s the perfect role all round. And then there are the many great songs from the show, including ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ and ‘This Nearly Was Mine’, two classic romantic songs.
ROS is a great group and and all this will happen at the amazing Theatre Royal in Margate. I can’t wait!
