BCT will open its 2019 season with the Tony award winner, Broadway musical – Once on this Island. The show sets on a Caribbean island with a catchy Caribbean influenced score, and promises a joyful theatre experience.
Once on this Island brings the story of a peasant girl on a tropical island, who is guided by the island gods of earth, water, love and death. With their guidance and strength she uses the power of love to bring together people of different social classes and backgrounds.
The story begins as Ti Moune is orphaned by a storm. She is adopted by two loving peasants and she dreams of a life bigger than her own. She falls in love with a boy from the rich side of the Island and heals him after he suffers from a car crash. The power of love guides her to overcome death and to her final destiny.
‘Once on this Island’ is a joyful, life-life-affirming musical. It promises great fun, fascinating characters, touching moments, and a beautiful lineup of songs.
Multinational cast. The show is performed in English. Recommended for ages 10+