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''[[Evita]]'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evita_%28musical%29] is a musical with music by [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]] and lyrics by [[Tim Rice]]. It concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Per%C3%B3n], the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. The story follows Evita's early life, rise to power, charity work, and eventual death.
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First performed at the Prince Edward Theatre in London on June 21, 1978.
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== The original text ==
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The musical began as a rock opera concept album released in 1976.
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==Translations and adaptations==
  
 
== Performance history in South Africa ==
 
== Performance history in South Africa ==
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1981: Staged by [[PACT]] in the [[Pretoria State Theatre]] and the [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]], directed by [[Geoffrey Martin]], with musical direction by [[Bill Fairley]] and choreography by [[Linda Papworth]]. The cast included: [[Sharon Lynne]]/[[Jo-Ann Pezarro]] (Eva), [[Eric Flynn]] (Che), [[Gé Korsten]] (Peron), [[Aubrey Ellis]]/[[Alvon Collison]] (Magaldi) and [[Kim Kallie]] (Peron's Mistress).
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1982: Performed by [[PACT]], directed by [[Geoffrey Martin]], choreography by [[Linda Papworth]], musical director [[Lindsay Heard]]. Sets, costumes and projections designed by [[Timothy O'Brien]] and [[Tazeena Firth]]. Lighting designed by [[David Hersey]], executed by [[Paul Pamboukian]]. Production assistant [[Etienne Puren]]. [[Dianne Chandler]] and [[Jo-Ann Pezarro]] alternated as Eva. Some other members of the cast were [[Gé Korsten]], [[Eric Flynn]], [[Johan Engelbrecht]], [[Alvon Collison]], [[Sam Marais]] and [[Kim Kallie]].
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1994: Presented by [[CAPAB]] Musicals by arrangement with Robert Stigwood and David Land at the Nico Opera House, opening on October 27. Directed by [[David Matheson]], starring [[De Wet van Rooyen]], [[Brenda Radloff]], [[Kim Kallie]].
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2000: Staged by the [[Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society]].
  
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First performed by [[PACT]] in 1982, directed by [[George Martin]], choreography by [[Linda Papworth]], musical director [[Lindsay Heard]]. Sets, costumes and projections designed by [[Timothy O'Brien]] and [[Tazeena Firth]]. Lighting designed by [[David Hersey]], executed by [[Paul Pamboukian]]. Production assistant [[Etienne Puren]]. [[Dianne Chandler]] and [[Jo-Ann Pezarro]] alternated as Eva. Some other members of the cast were [[Gé Korsten]], [[Eric Flynn]], [[Johan Engelbrecht]], [[Alvon Collison]], [[Sam Marais]] and [[Kim Kallie]].
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2011: Staged by the [[Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society]] and (directed by [[Robin Williams]]).  
  
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Presented by [[CAPAB]] Musicals by arrangement with Robert Stigwood and David Land at the Nico Opera House, opening on October 27, 1994. Directed by [[David Matheson]], starring [[De Wet van Rooyen]], [[Brenda Radloff]], [[Kim Kallie]].
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2012: Presented by the [[Arts Theatre Club]] at the [[Guild Theatre]], directed by [[Amanda Bothma]].
  
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Performed 24 – 31 August 2013 by [[Durban University of Technology]] (DUT) in partnership with the [[Playhouse Company]] at the [[Playhouse Drama]]. Directed by [[Debbie Lutge]], with costume design and co-ordination by [[Nellie Ngcongo]] and [[Debbie Webster]], set design by [[Derek O'Toole]], choreography by [[Mdu Mtshali]] and music direction by [[Madlen Tzankova]], the cast featured students cast from first, second and third year.
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2013: Performed 24–31 August by [[Durban University of Technology]] (DUT) in partnership with the [[Playhouse Company]] at the [[Playhouse Drama]]. Directed by [[Debbie Lütge]], with costume design and co-ordination by [[Nellie Ngcongo]] and [[Debbie Webster]], set design by [[Derek O'Toole]], choreography by [[Mdu Mtshali]] and music direction by [[Madlen Tzankova]], the cast featured students cast from first, second and third year.
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
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''Wikipedia'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evita_%28musical%29]
  
 
http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=33643
 
http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=33643
  
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Theatre Programme, 1994.
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[[PACT]] theatre programme (1981).
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[[CAPAB]] theatre programme (1994).
  
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Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
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[[Arts Theatre Club]] archive held by [[George Mountjoy]].
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:29, 29 April 2024

Evita [1] is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón [2], the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. The story follows Evita's early life, rise to power, charity work, and eventual death. First performed at the Prince Edward Theatre in London on June 21, 1978.

The original text

The musical began as a rock opera concept album released in 1976.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

1981: Staged by PACT in the Pretoria State Theatre and the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, directed by Geoffrey Martin, with musical direction by Bill Fairley and choreography by Linda Papworth. The cast included: Sharon Lynne/Jo-Ann Pezarro (Eva), Eric Flynn (Che), Gé Korsten (Peron), Aubrey Ellis/Alvon Collison (Magaldi) and Kim Kallie (Peron's Mistress).

1982: Performed by PACT, directed by Geoffrey Martin, choreography by Linda Papworth, musical director Lindsay Heard. Sets, costumes and projections designed by Timothy O'Brien and Tazeena Firth. Lighting designed by David Hersey, executed by Paul Pamboukian. Production assistant Etienne Puren. Dianne Chandler and Jo-Ann Pezarro alternated as Eva. Some other members of the cast were Gé Korsten, Eric Flynn, Johan Engelbrecht, Alvon Collison, Sam Marais and Kim Kallie.

1994: Presented by CAPAB Musicals by arrangement with Robert Stigwood and David Land at the Nico Opera House, opening on October 27. Directed by David Matheson, starring De Wet van Rooyen, Brenda Radloff, Kim Kallie.

2000: Staged by the Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society.

2011: Staged by the Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society and (directed by Robin Williams).

2012: Presented by the Arts Theatre Club at the Guild Theatre, directed by Amanda Bothma.

2013: Performed 24–31 August by Durban University of Technology (DUT) in partnership with the Playhouse Company at the Playhouse Drama. Directed by Debbie Lütge, with costume design and co-ordination by Nellie Ngcongo and Debbie Webster, set design by Derek O'Toole, choreography by Mdu Mtshali and music direction by Madlen Tzankova, the cast featured students cast from first, second and third year.

Sources

Wikipedia [3]

http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=33643

PACT theatre programme (1981).

CAPAB theatre programme (1994).

Arts Theatre Club archive held by George Mountjoy.

Go to ESAT Bibliography

Return to

Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays

Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays

Return to PLAYS III: Collections

Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances

Return to South African Festivals and Competitions

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page

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