A Curve Production

Evita

Mon 27 Nov – Sat 13 Jan

Synopsis

This year, Nikolai Foster directs an unmissable new Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, Evita, including Martha Kirby, (UK tour of Bat Out of Hell, Rags and Curve’s UK tour of Grease the Musical) as Eva Perón and Tyrone Huntley (Jesus Christ Superstar, The View UpStairs and Dreamgirls) as Che.

As Eva Duarte, a child born into poverty, she followed her dreams of becoming an actress. As Eva Perón, she captured the hearts of Argentina’s working classes, broke new ground for women in politics and became the most powerful woman in Latin America.

Follow the wild days and mad existence of one of history’s most glamorous, glorified and divisive figures in this multi-award-winning musical, which features countless unforgettable songs including Buenos Aires, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, Oh What a Circus and the anthemic Don’t Cry for me Argentina.

Age Recommendation: 10+

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)

Show Warnings: This show will contain loud noises, strobing and flashing lights, smoke and haze, and some scenes and language that may be unsuitable for younger audience members.

At the following performances, the role of Eva Perón will be played by Chumisa Dornford-May , and Mistress will be played by Tanisha-Mae Brown:

Sunday 17 December 2023 at 6pm
Sunday 7 January 2024 at 6pm
Wednesday 10 January 2024 at 2:15pm

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EVITA THEATRE DAY – ON SALE NOW
Thu 7 Dec, 10.30am, followed by the 2.15pm matinee performance
Tickets: £8 individuals | £5 schools, groups and members

Tickets

HALF-PRICE PREVIEWS*
Mon 27 – Thu 30 Nov

DISCOUNTS*
£25 tickets or £10 off weekend performances Under 16s
£25 tickets or £10 off on selected performances 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Membership), and Curve Connect
£20 Under 18s school groups
£4 off for Groups 8+
£5 off for Groups 20+
15% off for Members 2-4-1 tickets for Friends and Supporters on Fri 1 Dec, 7pm, Mon 4 Dec, 7.30pm or Wed 3 Jan, 7.30pm

*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances – terms and conditions apply.

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ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Audio Described
Fri 15 Dec, 7.30pm with Touch Tour from 6pm
Thu 11 Jan 2024, 2.15pm with Touch Tour from 12.45pm
Audio Describers: Talking Sense – Nadine Beasley and Kate Taylor-Davies

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted: Tue 19 Dec, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreter: Krista Norris

Captioned: Wed 20 Dec, 7.30pm and Thu 28 Dec, 2.15pm
Captioner: Theatre Captioner Network – Stevie Burrows

Relaxed: Sat 6 Jan 2024, 2.15pm

Dementia Friendly: Wed 10 Jan 2024, 2.15pm

For more information about our Access Performances, please click here.

Credits & Acknowledgments

Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Nikolai Foster
Orchestrations by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on Orchestrations originally by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Set Designer Michael Taylor
Musical Supervisor Stephen Brooker
Musical Director Ben van Tienen
Choreographer Adam Murray
Lighting Designer Joshie Harriette
Sound Designer Adam Fisher
Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer Sam Cox
Casting Directors Kay Magson CDG & Olivia Laydon

Production Manager Patrick Molony

Associate Musical Director Tom Slade

Associate Choreographer: Lee Bridgman

Associate Sound Designer Harry Barker

Associate Production Manager Chris Easton

Birkbeck Assistant Director Joe Gilmour

Assistant Musical Director George Strickland

Company Stage Manager: Paul Sawtell

Deputy Stage Manager: Anne Baxter

Assistant Stage Manager (Book cover): Lottie Mclarin

Assistant Stage Manager: Naomi Ireland-Jones

By arrangement with The Really Useful Group Limited.

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TIA ANTOINE-CHARLES

Jacob Atkins

TANISHA-MAE BROWN

HARRISON BURLEY

HARRY CHANDLER

CHUMISA DORNFORD-MAY

SHONA EATON

JACOB FISHER

OLIVIA FOSTER-BROWNE

ASHLEY GILMOUR

JACK HARRISON-COOPER

TYRONE HUNTLEY

JORDAN ISAAC

TAMSIN JANUARY

MARTHA KIRBY

GARY MILNER

FALLON MONDLANE

DAN PARTRIDGE

SAMUEL ROUTLEY

TOBY SEDDON

DARCEY SIMMONS

REBECCA WICKES