Tue 03 Sep - Sat 14 Sep 2013
Musicals
West End star and multi-platinum selling artist Marti Pellow leads an all-star cast in Evita at the Grand Opera House Belfast from Tuesday 3 September 2013.
Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status which ultimately led her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people.
With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, Evita features some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another Hall.
Marti Pellow plays Che, a character who reflects the voice of the Argentine people, linked to Eva by destiny he brings conflict to the story of Eva’s rise to fame.
As a solo singer,recording artist, and at the beginning of his career with Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow has enjoyed virtually unrivalled chart success, with over 25 hits and three of the UK’s biggest number one singles, including the seminal Love Is All Around.
He has performed all over the world, and his West End and Musical Theatre appearances include The Witches of Eastwick, Chess, Jekyll & Hyde, Chicago and Blood Brothers.
Friends of the Grand Opera House can receive 10% off two tickets for Evita on Tuesday 03 September 2013, and all matinee performances. Please contact Box Office on 028 9024 1919 to avail of this exclusive special offer.
For further information on becoming a Friend of the Grand Opera House, please contact Rhonda Hunter on 028 9027 7732 or email rhunter@goh.co.uk