MARTI PELLOW, one of music’s most respected artists undertakes one of musical theatre’s most coveted roles, when he plays Che in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA.
Following its critically acclaimed run in 2013 EVITA will continue to tour the UK into 2014, opening at New Theatre, Oxford on Wednesday 22 January.
Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status which ultimately led her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people. With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, Evita features some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another Hall.
Marti Pellow plays Che, a character who reflects the voice of the Argentine people; linked to Eva by destiny he brings conflict to the story of Eva’s rise to fame.
This production introduces a new star, Madalena Alberto, bringing the role of Eva to life to incredible critical acclaim. Madalena’s musical theatre credits include the role of Piaf at the Curve Theatre, Leicester, Fantine in the 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables. Other roles include Lucy in Jekyll and Hyde (Union Theatre, London), Carmen Diaz in Fame (UK Tour), Sam in Over the Threshold (Edinburgh and London) and Sonia in Godspell (Union Theatre, London). The Portuguese singer-songwriter also released her album Heart Condition in 2012.
Mark Heenehan reprises his role as Peron. Further casting details to follow.
EVITA – 2014 UK TOUR DATES
Wednesday 22 – Saturday 25 January
Box Office: 0844 871 3020
New Theatre, Oxford
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Monday 27 January – Saturday 8 February
Box Office: 0844 871 3014
Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Monday 10 – Saturday 15 February
Box Office: 0818 719 388
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, DublinWebsite: www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie
Monday 17- Saturday 22 February
Box Office: 029 2087 8889
New Theatre, Cardiff
Website: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
Monday 24 – Saturday 29 February
Box Office: 08448 11 21 21
Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Website: www.theatreroyal.co.uk
Monday 10 – Saturday 15 March
Box Office: 01228 633 766
Sands Theatre, Carlisle
Website: www.thesandscentre.co.uk
Monday 17 – Saturday 22 March
Box Office: 0844 874 3019
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Monday 24 March – Saturday 5 April
Box Office: 01227 787 787
Marlow Theatre, Canterbury
Website: www.marlowetheatre.com
Monday 8 – Saturday 19 April
Box Office: 0844 338 5000
Hippodrome Theatre, BirminghamWebsite: www.birminghamhippodrome.com
Monday 21 – Saturday 26 April
Box Office: 01482 300 300
New Theatre, Hull
Website: www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullnewtheatre
Monday 28 April – Saturday 3 May
Box Office: 01492 872 000
Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Website: www.venuecymru.co.uk
Monday 6 – Saturday 10 May
Box Office: 01684 892 277
Festival Theatre, Malvern
Website: www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
**Monday 12 – Saturday 17 May
Box Office: 0844 848 2700
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Website: www.leedsgrandtheatre.com
**Monday 19 – Saturday 24 May
Box Office: 01752 267222
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Website: www.theatreroyal.com
**Monday 27 – Saturday 31 May
Box Office: 01494 512 000
Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Website: www.wycombeswan.co.uk
**Monday 2 – Saturday 7 June
Box Office: 01322 220000
Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Website: www.orchardtheatre.co.uk
** The role of Peron is tbc, Mark Heenehan plays Peron until Saturday 10 May
