Step into the world of passion, power, and politics with Evita, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s legendary musical. This Tony Award-winning masterpiece follows the meteoric rise of Eva Perón, from an ambitious young woman to the First Lady of Argentina.
Set against the backdrop of a changing nation, Evita tells the captivating true story of Eva’s journey — from her humble beginnings to becoming the beloved yet controversial figure who captured the hearts of millions. Through iconic songs like Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina, Oh What a Circus, and Buenos Aires, experience a tale of ambition, love, and legacy like never before.
The ensemble vocals, under the guidance of Chorus Musical Director supreme Judith Sharp, were nothing short of exquisite. The harmonies were complex yet executed with total confidence; the sound was unified, powerful, and emotionally charged.— Angus Sheppard-Hughes SW Regional Representative District 16 Read the full NODA report →
Creative team
- Russell Langdown Director
- Richard Abrams Musical Director
- Gemma Langdown Choreographer
- Sarah Wrixon Stage Manager
- Judith Sharp Chorus Music Director
- Will Burgher Lighting Designer
- Rhys Plaister Sound Operator
- Steve Keogh, Hannah Wrixon, Jake Wadley, Tianna Taylor, Fran Steward, Noah Jell, Gray Jell Backstage Crew
- Anne Mulholland Costume Coordinator
- Michelle Short Props Coordinator
- Heather Taylor & Christine Wrixon Props
- Stephanie Trinci & Team Front of House
Principal cast
- Emily Baker Eva Perón
- Luke Browne Che Guevara
- Stuart McQuade Juan Perón
- Freddie Bennett-Gray Magaldi
- Sarah Legge Mistress
- Sarah Dawkins Eva Perón (Understudy)
Ensemble
Holger Alsmeier, Tony Asprey, Sarah Asprey, Michelle Ball, Becci Benson, Martyn Brown, Stuart Dark, Paul Dawkins, Sarah Dawkins, Mike Davies, Jim Garrett, Carol Jeffcutt, Lucy Jenkins, Neil Larkey, Martin Lawrence, Francesca Louise, Ellen Sheridan, Judith Sharp, Wendy Skane, Louise Van Der Watt, Katherine Cooke (Pit Singer), Emily Adams (Pit Singer), Aku M'bwana, Alexa Whiteley, Amelia Wellsteed, Aoife Shelford, Dolice Benson, Evie Thorpe, Grace Whiteley, Joshua Whitely, Louie Langdown, Matilda Wilson, Quinn Hiett, Violet Hunt, Annabella Stokes, Beatrice Cooke, Darcey Belson, Emmie Grove-Welsh, Eve Webb, Harper Simmons, James Daglish, Jamie Dawkins, Lilija Brewer-Trzeciak, Oliver Daglish, Olivia Banting, Rose Burchall
Additional credits
- Triple C Costume Hire Costume Hire
- Scenic Projects Ltd Scenery Hire
- TSL Lighting & Prime Theatre Lighting Hire
- J H Audio Ltd Sound Hire
- Sian Noctor, Richard Sutcliffe Rehearsal Pianists
- Jaime Ponting, Kate Seager, Rob Curnock, Emily Adams Marketing and Promotion
Orchestra & band
- Clare Rabbitt Violin 1
- Alice Brown Violin 2
- Kieran Potter Viola
- Sarah Curror Cello
- George Staten Trumpet 1
- Ben Halsam Trumpet 2
- Merve Stephens French Horn
- Ollie Brunt Trombone
- Sebastian Scanlon Guitars
- Tom Hillier Bass
- Catherine Herring Drums
- Sam Causer Percussion
- Lizzie Treadwell Flute/Piccolo/Alto Flute
- Annie Staten-Young Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Tenor Sax
- Sian Noctor Keyboard/Repetiteur
- Richard Sutcliffe Keyboard/Repetiteur
- Alison Potter Keyboard
📷 Photography: Jake Wadley