Evita
After the unbridled joy that was Mamma Mia, Evita was always going to be a hard act to follow, and any show that starts with a funeral is never going to be a barrel of laughs. It is based on the life of Evita Duarte, a B-picture Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.
Made famous as a rock opera album in 1976 with the title song by Julie Covington, and the original West End cast of Elaine Paige and David Essex, the songs, Don't Cry for me Argentina and Another Suitcase, Another Hall, personified the show until Madonna (in the only decent acting role she has ever undertaken) and Antonio Banderas, made the film a huge success in 1996.
I last saw the touring production in MK about four years ago with Marti Pellow as Che, and I was not enamoured. It is not my favourite musical, but this production seemed much more stylish, and Gian Marco Schiaretti as Che, in particular, was excellent. It obviously feels very much a Lloyd-Webber/Rice collaboration, and parts were reminiscent of both Joseph and Jesus Christ Superstar.
If one is not familiar with the historical and politics of this period, the fact that it is entirely sung and slightly over-amplified makes it more difficult to understand. However, I have yet to see a stronger ensemble. The military scenes were utterly precise; the costuming was absolutely gorgeous and totally authentic, and the best vocal was understated and beautiful - Another suitcase - sung by Perón's mistress (Sarah O'Connor). What Evita (Emma Hatton) lacked in stature, she made up with gutsiness, determination and passion, and Kevin Stephen-Jones as Perón played the role to perfection.. The second half is better - this show grows on you.
Sponsored Stories You May Like
Trending Stories
Local News
-
Wednesday’s Coronavirus Update: 70 new cases recorded in Milton Keynes todayThere were 70 positive coronavirus cases recorded in Milton Keynes on Wednesday, according to data from Public Health England.
-
Residents at two doomed tower blocks in Milton Keynes to get £6.5k home loss payments and a choice of propertiesScores of people who have to move out of two doomed tower blocks in Milton Keynes will get up to £6,500 each in home loss payments.
-
Hamleys opens its 'first-ever' bricks and mortar pop-up store in Milton KeynesHamleys, the world-famous toy shop, has opened its first-ever bricks and mortar pop-up store right here in Milton Keynes.
-
Police treat lengthy disappearance of goalkeeper, who has ties to Milton Keynes, as murder investigationDetectives investigating the potential murder of a man from Luton have issued a fresh appeal for information two years after his disappearance.
-
Astronaut reminds everyone to 'make space' in Milton KeynesMilton Keynes Council has launched an ‘out of this world’ COVID-19 prevention campaign to catch the attention of residents and visitors in Milton Keynes.
-
Students from Milton Keynes-based primary school donate hundreds of items to the MK Food BankTwo schoolgirls from Milton Keynes have been busy collecting donations for the MK Food Bank during lockdown.
-
Here's what you can and cannot do in Milton Keynes under Tier 2 restrictionsFrom today, 99% of the country's population will be facing tougher tier restrictions as businesses reopen.
-
Police share pictures of man following knifepoint robbery where victim was knocked unconsciousThames Valley Police is releasing CCTV images of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with an investigation into a robbery, which occurred in Bletchley.
-
December: These are the schools in Milton Keynes that we know have confirmed cases of coronavirus this monthThere are numerous schools in the local area that have been impacted by COVID-19 since reopening in September.
-
Tuesday’s Coronavirus Update: 62 new cases and six hospital deaths recorded in Milton Keynes today
There were 62 positive coronavirus cases recorded and six hospital deaths announced in Milton Keynes on Tuesday, according to data from Public Health England.
-
Bletchley Park safely reopening for a festive day outBletchley Park will reopen to visitors on Wednesday 2 December, when the second national lockdown in England comes to an end.
-
Milton Keynes Council backs crackdown on illegal money lendersMK Council is backing a new campaign to warn people of the dangers of predatory loan sharks scamming people online.
Weather
-
Thu5°C
-
Fri3°C
-
Sat5°C
-
Sun
5°C
-
Mon
5°C
You May Have Missed
-
The areas in Milton Keynes where the most deaths involving coronavirus have sadly happened
The Office for National Statistics have revealed new localised data on the number of deaths which have taken place involving coronavirus.
-
Milton Keynes local coronavirus case numbers do NOT include Drive-Through test centre resultsA national newspaper has revealed that government coronavirus case numbers on a local authority level do not include any tests from local drive-through test centres and some home testing kits.
-
'Scum' spray-painted onto Milton Keynes couple's store window as well as other graffitiA Milton Keynes couple have had the word 'Scum' spray painted onto their store window, as well as other graffiti on their store sign.
-
Cafe Rouge to close in Milton Keynes as owners of chain enter administrationCafe Rouge in Milton Keynes will be closing permanently as the owners of the chain enter administration.
-
EXCLUSIVE: McDonalds to restart breakfast service in Milton Keynes from July 8thMKFM understands that McDonalds will be re-starting their breakfast service in all Milton Keynes stores from 8th July.
-
Coronavirus test centre employee's outcry over being charged to park whilst at work in Milton KeynesEmployees at the drive-in coronavirus test centre in Central Milton Keynes have to pay to park each day, it has been revealed.
-
Deadly blue-green algae appears in another Milton Keynes park as warning sent to dog ownersDeadly blue-green algae has been identified in another Milton Keynes park as dog owners are warned to keep their animals out of the lake.
-
Cat is stabbed twice in Milton KeynesLast week, a family discovered that their pet cat had been stabbed in each of her back legs.
- How To Listen To MKFM
- MKFM and GDPR Data Regulation
- Contact Us
- Complaints Procedure
- Competition Terms and Conditions
© 2020 MKFM Limited - Radio Made In Milton Keynes. Powered by Aiir.