Evita
From: Monday, 5th October 2009
To: Saturday, 17 October 2009
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Synopsis
The story of Eva Peron of Argentina - the poor girl made good, champion of the people, wife of the President and charismatic speaker who died young. Made into a film starring Madonna in 1996 where it won an Oscar for Best Song (a new song not in the original stage show).
Our Review:
7 October 2009
Oh what a performance, oh what a show! - Rachael Wooding’s performance as the infamous Eva Peron is the backbone of this reincarnation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's biographical and historical masterwork.
Wooding’s vocals soar in what is arguably Lloyd Webber's finest score, even over taking his most famous work, Phantom of the Opera in its theatricality.
The finesse that is embodied by Rachael Wooding allows us as an audience to understand Argentina’s fascination with this historical figure and the way in which she charmed a nation, and the world.
A strong ensemble support Wooding’s star turn with their clear skill in working closely as a chorus and provide thrills in their dance talent. If only we had been given more of a chance to see more of the choreography, which was unmistakably sparse and sometimes altogether missing when it should be present, we would have been able to enjoy a little more of the Latino flair that Webber̵...
Cast
Louise Dearman (Eva Peron)
Seamus Cullen (Che)
Mark Heenehan (Juan Peron)
James Waud (Magaldi)
Creative
Tim Rice (Author)
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Author)
Bill Kenwright (Producer)
Liverpool Empire (Producer)
Bill Kenwright (Director)
Bob Tomson (Director)
Matthew Wright (Design)
Mark Howett (Lighting)
Chris Full (Sound)
Andrew Lloyd Webber (orchestration) (Music)
David Cullen (orchestration) (Music)
David Steadman (Musical Director)
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