Opera Australia’s production of South Pacific starring Lisa McCune and Teddy Tahu Rhodes began previews this week at the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House and we have a very special photo feature to share with you ahead of tomorrow’s official opening night.
The production will be playing at the Opera House for 4 weeks before it transfers to the Princess Theatre in Melbourne from 13 September. It has also been confirmed that Brisbane will host the production, although no dates or venues have been announced at this stage.
Thanks to Kurt Sneddon for capturing the essence of this production for AussieTheatre. To view more images from Kurt’s shoot, view the Blueprint Studios Facebook Gallery.

Rhodes’ musical theatre career began with South Pacific 2012. Lisa McCune and Teddy Tahu Rhodes. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Je suis enchantée… Image by Kurt Sneddon

Lisa McCune and the male ensemble of South Pacific. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Eddie Perfect and Nurses. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Kate Ceberano and the Seabees. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Eddie Perfect and Lisa McCune. Image by Kurt Sneddon

There is nothin’ like a dame! Image by Kurt Sneddon

Kate Ceberano as Bloody Mary. Image by Kurt Sneddon

South Pacific. Image by Kurt Sneddon

South Pacific. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Emile de Becque. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Lisa McCune and Teddy Tahu Rhodes

South Pacific 2012. Dan Koek and Celina Yuen as Joe Cable and Liat. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Lisa McCune as Nellie. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Lisa McCune as Nellie Forbush. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Thanksgiving Follies. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Eddie Perfect, John Xintavelonis and Rowan Witt. Image by Kurt Sneddon

South Pacific. Image by Kurt Sneddon 2012

Lisa McCune as Nellie. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Daniel Koek, John O’May, Jeremy Stanford and Teddy Tahu Rhodes. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Lisa McCune as Nellie Forbush. Image by Kurt Sneddon

Daniel Koek and Celina Yuen in South Pacific. Image by Kurt Sneddon

South Pacific
[photographer: Kurt Sneddon 2012]
South Pacific is directed by Bartlett Sher, choreographed by Chris Gattelli and musical direction by Andrew Greene. Set design is by Michael Yeargan, costume design by Catherine Zuba and lighting design by Don Holder.
For more information, and to book tickets, visit southpacificmusical.com.au