South Pacific

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Event South Pacific
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 30 November 2002
Last Date 1 February 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description American navy stationed in the South Pacific during WWII. Nurse Nelly Forbush falls in love with French plantation owner Emile de Becque, while Lt Cable falls with more tragic consequences for Tonkanese Liat.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Subjects Love
Songs
War
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Joanne Carr Actor Liat
Cameron Douglas Actor
Glen Drake Actor Lt Joe Cable
Ali Harper Actor Ensign Nellie Forbush
George Henare Actor Emile de Becque
Rachel House Actor Bloody Mary
Jason Kennedy Actor Luther Billis
Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics Librettist
Cathy Downes Director
Richard Marrett Musical Director
Oscar Hammerstein II Musician
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Further Information Successful season transferred to the James Hay theatre at the end of its run.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188011