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.
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
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
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
Krista will be interpreting from the left hand side of the stage, as you are facing it.
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
Download our Relaxed Performance Information Pack here.
Dementia Friendly: Wed 10 Jan 2024, 2.15pm
Download our Dementia Friendly Information Pack here.
Listen to the pre-show audio notes for Evita in the player below, or here on SoundCloud
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
By arrangement with The Really Useful Group Limited.
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Reviews
Sleek and impressive.
The Times
Martha Kirby is a tough and polished Eva Perón - she is a diamond.
WhatsOnStage
Nikolai Foster and Curve's Evita proves an exquisite and dazzling piece of musical theatre.
East Midlands Theatre
Lloyd Webber's majestic score and Tim Rice's clever and revealing lyrics are given full justice by an excellent cast in this refreshed production.
British Theatre Guide
An astonishing production... Wow! Wow! Wow!
Scribbler Paul
A theatrical triumph.
All Things Theatre
Simply too good to miss.
Not Compulsory
A great start to the festive season.
Theatre and Tonic
Simply stunning.
Box Office Radio
Oh, what a show! Another smash-hit for the Curve Leicester.
Curtain Call Reviews
Deserved the standing ovation.
What's Good To Do
Cool and sharp.
Midlands Arts Magazine
A stunning new version of Evita.
The Reviews Hub
Striking.
Not Exactly Billington
Jaw-droppingly exciting.
All That Dazzles