9 months ago 29th Sep 15:51
It is rare to see a musical that not only has memorable, beautiful songs but also interests it self into the politics of that time. If you are not familiar with the political history of Argentina, it can be quite hard to follow what is taking place in Eva’s political world. It is however helped by Che, played by the charismatic Matt Rawle, the everyman who has the job as ‘narrator’. This character is a clever device that enables the audience to gain a deeper insight to Eva’s character and the situations in which she moves. ‘The Money Kept Rolling in’ sung powerfully by Rawle, is an exuberant song which really makes the show come alive, as Eva Peron is concentrating on giving back to the poor.
For a production of Evita to really be a success, the role of Eva Peron needs to be cast to perfection. Elena Rogers excels as Eva Peron, an Argentinean her self, her accent and looks are authentic which adds to her powerful performance. Rogers
precise, strong and moving performance almost makes you think the role was written for her. Rogers has grasped the role the same way Eva Peron grasped her role as Argentina’s most powerful and memorable leader.
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