Evita

This production of Evita was first rate. The set, though simple, worked so well and every inch of it was used. The costumes were just right, along with good lighting. The orchestra, under the direction of David Easto, sounded really well and were well balanced so you could hear every word from the stage.

The show opens and ends with the death of Eva, and from then on their was total commitment from this company. Vickie Beck made an exemplary Evita and she looked like the original Eva Peron, complete with splendid costumes and wigs, she put everything into this role and 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' was just magical and you could have heard a pin drop as she sang it. Also the gradual onset of Eva's illness was very well played.

Che, played by Vickie's husband Pete Beck, gave an outstanding performance. His singing was a pleasure to listen to and he held the show together well as he has hardly off stage during the whole production.

Alistair Jolliffe as Peron had a fantastic voice and really looked the part of a severe looking statesman, very dignified. Matt Collins, his first show with Tudor, came over with great style as the lounge singer Magaldi. Peron's Mistress, Kim Waldron, sang 'Another Suitcase, Another Hall' with such passion.

Great chorus scenes, with some good choreography, I really enjoyed the song 'A new Argentina'

Faye Easto did a superb job with this show and the whole company should be congratulated.

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