Our story begins at the home of Frenchman Emile de Becque (Matthew Cammelle) on an island in the South Pacific.

He is entertaining a young nurse named Nellie Forbush (Samantha Womack). They have absolutely nothing in common except for their love for one another. It may have only been two weeks since they first met, but it feels like a lifetime.

But life in the picturesque location isn’t all rosey. Nellie’s work at the military hospital has given her a firsthand insight into war and its consequences.

When her superiors learn of Nellie’s romance with Emile they decide to use it to their advantage. They need his knowledge of the island to gain intel on the Japanese.

Lieutenant Cable (Daniel Koek) is sick of seeing his men coming back severely wounded or worse. He is determined to gain that intel no matter of the risk.

But then something happens that changes everything; that changes Cable. On a visit to the mysterious Bali Ha’i Island he meets Liat (Elizabeth Chong). She is the most beautiful thing that he has ever seen.

Now his time in the South Pacific has become less about military action, and more about his heart.

All out war between the Americans and the Japanese is imminent. Love and happiness may be a thing of beauty but it won’t keep you alive. It’s time for action, and as with all conflicts, there will be some losses.

South Pacific is an extraordinary spectacle of a musical. It has all the fun and panache that one would expect from a Rogers and Hammerstein production.

This fabulous musical includes favourites such as I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair, Some Enchanted Evening, Bali Ha’i and Younger Than Springtime.

If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, grab one now! South Pacific is as heart-warming as it is humorous. All the cast are to be commended on their performances notably Womack whose vocal range is outstanding.

South Pacific is showing at The Mayflower until 4th February 2012. For more information visit The Mayflower's web site or call the Box Office on 02380 711811.