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Fans of the 1980s musical Evita who feared the long-running West End and Broadway hit had been sunk forever by the Madonna film version will be delighted to hear that it has re-emerged in a smashing new stage production.
The multiple Tony-winning show, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, looks sleek and pertinent under the direction of Michael Grandage. It also boasts a brand-new star in Buenos Aires native Elena Roger, who knocks the Argentine socks off the title role.
Imposing sets by Christopher Oram give full rein to Rob Ashford's invigorating choreography, and Roger is backed by a sterling cast including Philip Quast as a robust Peron and Matt Rawle as the ingratiating narrator Che.
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