As musical season dawns upon Buxton Opera House, rehearsals for the in-house production of Evita are in full swing. With showtime just a few weeks away, the cast comprising of community members hailing from the High Peak and beyond, are fervently honing their performances, fine-tuning melodies and refining scenes for this magical show.
In this year’s production, the talented cast features Catherine Pugh portraying the remarkable Eva Perón/Evita, Luke Clayton as Che, and Samuel De Beck Spitser embodying Juan Perón. Returning to the Opera House stage after last year’s rendition of Little Shop of Horrors are familiar faces like Steve Sheppard as Agustin Magaldi, alongside Sheri Cooper, Katherine Cooke, Rachel Taft, and Molly Edwards, who join the ensemble for 2024.
Under the direction of Paul Kerryson, Evita depicts the captivating journey of the young and ambitious Eva Perón’s meteoric rise to sainthood. Set in Argentina from 1934 to 1952, Eva Duarte’s narrative unfolds from impoverished illegitimate child to determined actress, ultimately becoming the influential First Lady alongside her husband, military leader-turned-president Juan Perón. How will Eva Perón navigate her remarkable ascent to power?
This production has been made possible by Arts Council England’s Lets Create strategy, and Buxton Opera House would like to thank them for their ongoing support in their ambitions to bring art, culture, and creativity to the High Peak.
“This musical provides a fantastic opportunity for local musical talent, supported by the professional and technical expertise of the venue’s creative team. Our previous community musicals including West Side Story, Little Shop of Horrors and Rent have all been hugely popular bringing in new audiences to the iconic Opera House.” Paul Kerryson, CEO Buxton Opera House
Evita is running at Buxton Opera House from Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th April 2024.
There is an Audio Described performance on Saturday 27th April at 2.30pm and a BSL-Interpreted performance on Sunday 28th April at 3pm.
Bookings
Tickets are priced from £21-£25
To buy tickets and for more information call the Box Office on 01298 72190 or go to buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/evita
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN
T: 01298 72190
