EVITA, one of the world's greatest musicals, returns to
London's West End after 21 years this summer. Directed by the
award-winning Michael Grandage and featuring lyrics by Tim
Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the brand new
production of the smash-hit stage show has its Press Night at
the Adelphi Theatre on June 21st.
EVITA is based on the life and times of Eva Peron, the second
wife of Argentine dictator Juan Peron. It chronicles her life
as Argentina's most complex and powerful figure, against a
backdrop of political unrest, until her tragic death of cancer
in 1952.
EVITA features many classic songs including 'Don't Cry for Me
Argentina' and 'Another Suitcase in Another Hall'. This new
production will also feature the Oscar winning 'You Must Love
Me' for the first time ever on stage. Written especially for
Alan Parker's 1996 film adaptation starring Madonna and
Antonio Banderas, it became a Top Ten single immediately on
release that year.
THE CAST
ELENA ROGER as Eva
Elena Roger was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she
appeared in musical theatre productions such as 'Saturday
Night Fever', 'Les Miserables', 'Beauty and the Beast' and
'Nine'. With several TV appearances in her homeland, she
recently won the ACE critics' award for Best Actress.
PHILIP QUAST as Peron
Philip has won three Laurence Olivier Awards for his
performances in 'Sunday in the Park with George', 'The Fix'
and 'South Pacific', as well as several awards in his native
Australia.
Other performances include 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way
to the Forum' and 'Stuff Happens' at The National Theatre,
'The Secret Garden', 'Troilus And Cressida', 'Macbeth', 'White
Devil' and 'A Christmas Carol' for The Royal Shakespeare
Company.
MATT RAWLE as Che
Matt is an accomplished actor who has appeared in West End
productions of
'Miss Saigon', 'Martin Guerre', 'Into the Woods' and 'Hard
Times - The Musical'.
Other stage credits include 'South Pacific', 'Camelot' at
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, 'Les Miserables', 'Hello
Again' at The Bridewell and Stephen Sondheim's 'Putting it
Together'.
SCHEDULE
Elena Roger is expected to perform at all shows in the role of
Eva Peron with the exception of the matinee performances on
Saturday 17th June 2006 and Saturday 24th June 2006 when the
role will be played by Abbie Osmon. From week commencing June
26th 2006, Abbie Osmon is expected to play Monday evenings and
Thursday matinees.
PLease note that Elena Roger will not be performing at either
performance on Saturday 2 December.
ADDRESS
The Adelphi Theatre
The Strand
London WC2E 7NA -
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Travel
Nearest Underground: Charing Cross/ Embankment (Northern/
Bakerloo/ Circle & District lines)
Exit via Charing Cross Strand exit. Turn right (east) onto the
Strand. The Adelphi Theatre is about 200m up the Strand on the
north side of the road.
Travelcard Zone: 1
Rail:
Charing Cross - See above
Parking: NCP Drury Lane, Upper St Martin’s Lane. Meters
behind the theatre in Covent Garden. Please be advised that
parking within central London can be difficult and expensive -
use public transport if at all possible.
Access
Wheelchairs: No steps to Stalls. 2 spaces and transfer
seating to any aisle seat. Please call 0870 906 3838 for
further information.
Hearing Impaired: Infrared headsets available from box
office. A deposit is required.
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