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Our resident thespian cutie Katie Spain packed another suitcase in another hall and set up camp for a night with Evita...
Every so often you leave the theatre with songs in your head and lyrics dancing between your lips. Evita takes it one step further, sending shivers down the spine and leaving an imprint on your heart.
If this imprint were to have a shape, it would be silhouette of a tiny little dancer by the name of Elena Roger. What this pint-sized Argentinean actress lacks in size, she more than makes up for with voice and talent. Sharp features and a commanding stage presence are effective in portraying the powerful and seductive character of Eva.
The musical returned to the West End this year with a gusto to rival any past performances. It may be 20 years since the last production but the wait was worth it.
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Philip Quast as Juan Peron and Matt Rawle as narrator Che Guevara provide the testosterone and male bravado needed to support such a cast.
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