Friends’ School to stage Evita

Set between 1934 and 1952 in Argentina, Evita follows Eva Duarte Peron’s relentless ambition, from her beginnings as a small-town radio performer to her rise to power as the wife of President Juan Peron and her transformation into secular sainthood as the country’s manipulative, powerful and beloved first lady - a status that continued long after her death.

Director Ashley Fulton commented: “She certainly seduced the nation.

“Whether or not you think her actions were honourable, you must admire her strength.”

Evita runs from Monday November 3 - Friday November 7 at 7:30pm in the Assembly Hall. The 45-strong cast includes Young Musician of the Year finalist Alexandra Willis as Eva, Ryan Hall as Ché, Russell Dickson as the President of Argentina, Juan Perón, James Marsden as Augustine Magaldi and Olivia McAteer as the Mistress.

Principal Elizabeth Dickson spoke of the growing sense of anticipation in school as the opening of Evita draws closer. She said: “I greatly admire the many talents of our pupils here at Friends’ and how they manage their extra-curricular involvement along with their schoolwork. I know that pupils have been working very hard under the direction of Ashley Fulton and all in our school community are looking forward to another great show.”

To purchase tickets for this spectacular production that includes the timeless songs “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina” and “Another Suitcase in Another Hall”, visit the school office on the Magheralave Road before Friday October 25.

Tickets are £12.50 / £10 for Under 18s. Or visit www.fsltickets.com to reserve your tickets online. Friday November 7 SOLD OUT.

Tickets still available for Monday November 3 - Thursday November 6.