Suitable for ages 10+
Performance dates
27 June 2020 - 22 August 2020
Run time 2hr 10min (inc. interval)
Includes interval
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Following a sell-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this turbocharged show lights up the Barbican over summer: ‘Forget everything you know about Evita: this one properly rocks’ (Time Out).
From a life of poverty to spiritual leader of the nation, Eva Perón was loved, hated, derided and venerated. Dividing the Argentinian people with her patriotic speeches, her ambition, glamour and magnetism transformed her into one of the world’s first major political celebrities.
Jamie Lloyd reinvents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, its chart-topping score including ‘Don’t Cry for Me Argentina’, ‘Oh What A Circus’, ‘Another Suitcase in Another Hall’ and ‘You Must Love Me’ – the winner of an Oscar for Best Original Song.
Content
Strobe lighting and flashing lights are used several times during the performance. Contains jarring loud noises, fire, and theatrical smoke.Special notes
A post-show talk will be held on Tuesday, 21 July that is free of charge for same-day ticket holders.
Access
Captioned performance on Tuesday, 4 August. Audi-described performance with Touch Tour at 6.30pm on Tuesday, 11 August.Recent Reviews
Loved the show. It was a reminder of how terrific the music and lyrics are, how wide ranging in emotion and scope; and the cast did a wonderful job of bringing it all to life. Excellent staging, set and costumes too - overall a very worthy 5 stars.
Excellent, Evita was brilliant actor and the singing was beautiful especially in the second half. Che was also brilliant all the way through.
Great show. Should continue. Absolutely fantastic
Tremendous show. Great performances and updated choreography and staging.
Great show, Excellent evening and amazing talent, only minor comment would be that the music on occasions seemed to overshadow voices.
Beautiful singing, great sound and smooth execution.
thoroughly enjoyed the show, brilliant acting
Loved it. Seen it 4 times plus the film. Best “Che” I have ever seen
Had a very enjoyable evening all the cast where excellent
I saw the original production back in the 70's and this is every bit as good. Thoroughly entertaining.
fantastic show. Amazing performers and well worth it. Shame it ends this week.
we have a fantastic night, a brilliant show credit to all involved. thank you all
Latest Evita News
News / Productions
Evita musical at The Barbican cancelled due to coronavirus closure
The upcoming summer run of Jamie Lloyd's Evita at The Barbican Centre has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The venue will remain closed until 30 June and the show will not be returning later this year. The musical may return to London later on down the road, though all current tickets are now invalid. Ticketholders for this production do not need to contact their point of sale as refunds will be issued automatically.
1 Apr, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
News / Awards
Winners announced for the Evening Standard Theatre Awards
The winners have been unveiled for the 65th Annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
25 Nov, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
News / Productions / New Shows + Transfers
Evita musical to transfer to The Barbican Centre in 2020
It has recently been announced that the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Evita will officially be transferring to The Barbican for a strictly limited eight-week run next summer. Tickets for the Evita revival are on sale now!
1 Nov, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
Features / Interviews
An Interview with Evita's Emma Hatton
Evita, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s much-loved musical about the life of Argentine leader Eva Peron, has returned to the West End following a tour of the UK and Europe. We chatted to the show’s leading lady Emma Hatton about taking on the iconic role.
7 Sep, 2017 | By James Astles
Reviews / Features
REVIEW: Evita (in exactly 250 words)
Evita. It takes a while to get into but, once you do, it's compelling, thought-provoking and (of course) strung together by an iconic Lloyd-Webber score. If you're a fan of musicals like Sunset Boulevard, then you either already know, and love Evita, or you will do after seeing this production.
21 Aug, 2017 | By Harriet Wilson
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