The panel were treated to some absolutely incredible auditions this week. We were blown away by the talent on show, and sincerely appreciated the time and effort that everybody put into their performances. Everybody did themselves very proud. Our grateful thanks to every one of you.
As is often the case, we could have cast some parts many times over, and appreciate that some people will be left disappointed. However, we hope you’ll agree that we have ended up with a fabulous cast list, as you can see below.
| Character | To be played by |
|---|---|
| Eva Peron (Evita) | Sophie Grogan and Laura Woodall |
| Che | David Steele |
| Juan Peron | Richard Smith |
| Agustin Magaldi | Paul Mitchell |
| Mistress | Rhiannon Street |
| Featured Singing Roles | |
| Coffin Attendants x 4 | Carole Massey, Sarah Pavlovs, Gill Rowland, Joy Sidaway (plus Eva and Mistress) |
| Family: Mother (Juana) | Tessa Lodge |
| Family: Brother (Juan) | John Reeves |
| Family: Sister x 3 (Elisa, Blanca, Erminda) | Elle Cross, Rachael Finch, Lucy Traves |
| Eva's Lovers x 3 | Sam Smith (1), Rob Coleman (2), David Eagleton (3) |
| Generals x 4 | Tim Eagleton, Richard Needham, Steve Sidaway, Phill Sproston |
| Another Suitcase Men x 6 | Rob Coleman, Tim Eagleton, Mitch Mitchell, Steve Sidaway, Sam Smith, Phill Sproston |
| A New Argentina Officials x 2 | John Reeves plus ANO |
| Rainbow High Attendants (F) x 6 | Kirstie Boyden, Jean Chalk, Ali Duggan, Tessa Lodge, Gill Rowland, Lucy Traves |
| Rainbow High Attendants (M) x 6 | Tim Eagleton, Bob Greenfield, Mitch Mitchell, Richard Needham, Steve Sidaway, Phill Sproston |
| Rainbow Tour Official ('Admiral') | John Reeves |
| Featured Dancers | |
| Buenos Aires Dancers (F) x 8 | Kirstie Boyden, Chloe Maeers, Debs Mitchell, Amelia Pearce, Joy Sidaway, Lisa Smith, Rachel Sproston, Roisin Weaver |
| Buenos Aires Dancers (M) x 6 | Rob Coleman, David Eagleton, Jacob Finch, Matt McCracken, Steve Sidaway, Sam Smith |
| Solo Dancer (Art of the Possible) | Rachel Sproston |
| Tango Dancers x 2 couples | David Eagleton, Matt McCracken, Debs Mitchell, Amelia Pearce |
| Peron's Latest Flame Dancers (F) x 9 | TBC |
| Rainbow Tour Dancers (F) x 4 | Chloe Maeers, Debs Mitchell, Amelia Pearce, Lisa Smith |
| Rainbow Tour Dancers (M) x 4 | Rob Coleman, David Eagleton, Matt McCracken, Sam Smith |
| Money Kept Rolling In Dancers (F) | TBC |
| Money Kept Rolling In Dancers (M) | Rob Coleman, David Eagleton, Jacob Finch, Matt McCracken, Steve Sidaway, Sam Smith, Phill Sproston |
| Other Roles | |
| Military Men x 2 (Peron's Latest Flame) | David Eagleton, Jacob Finch (plus men from Another Suitcase) |
There are still lots of smaller parts to fill, many of which aren’t mentioned above. These will be finalised as soon as possible.
Here’s to a fabulous show!