- Theatre
- Palladium
- Running Time
- 2hrs 45mins
- Age
- 12+
- Reviewed Date
- 10 August 2025
Overall Score
Rating Overview
Rating Summary
Evita in concert at the magnificent London Palladium! TIM RICE and ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER‘s legendary EVITA returns to the West End, reimagined by the visionary award-winning director JAMIE LLOYD. We all know what to expect with Lloyd by now! Sensation, that is for sure. Read our Evita London Review now!
EVITA⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Theatre: London Palladium
Date: Saturday 10 August 2025 (Evening)
Copyright: Banner and Production Photos by: Marc Brenner
A Jamie Lloyd Masterstroke
Reimagined by the visionary and award-winning director Jamie Lloyd, this concert revival of Evita is as bold as it is breathtaking. Lloyd has become synonymous with reinventing the classics—stripped-back intensity, precision staging, and theatrical electricity. Once again, he delivers in spades and packs a killer gut-punch!
This isn’t just another retelling of Eva Perón’s rise and fall—it’s a living, breathing event. The Palladium was alive with energy, culminating in an instant standing ovation that felt like it might bring down the ceiling. Goosebumps, tears, cheers—this Evita earns them all.
As Saturday nights at the Palladium go, this was the definition of theatrical grandeur. A bold, stylish revival that gave Eva Perón’s rise and fall an electrifying retelling—equal parts operatic spectacle and human drama.
👑 The Cast: Star Power in Full Effect
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Rachel Zeglar as Eva Perón – Simply extraordinary. From Eva’s steely ambition to her vulnerable final days, Zegler gives a performance that’s both vocally stunning and emotionally raw. Every gesture, every look, every soaring note—pure star power.
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Diego Andres Rodriguez as Che – In his West End debut, Rodriguez makes Che a whip-smart, ever-present commentator. Equal parts charm and bite, his narration brims with charisma and urgency. A revelation.
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James Olivas as Juan Perón – Grounded, steady, and commanding. His presence balances Eva’s fire, giving the relationship weight and complexity.
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🎭 Ensemble: Lush harmonies, clean lines, and stage pictures that hit you in the gut, this show certianly packs a punch!
🎼 Score, Staging, and Vibes
Lloyd Webber’s score is evergreen, and under Lloyd’s direction it feels newly minted for 2025. From the rallying cries of “A New Argentina” to the heartbreaking “Another Suitcase in Another Hall”, the music lands with fresh urgency.
The staging is classic Jamie Lloyd: minimalist yet striking. Clever use of shadows, cinematic transitions, and choreography that cuts like glass. Instead of overwhelming spectacle, Lloyd relies on atmosphere, intensity, and bold choices—proving once again that less can be more.
🎤 Personal Take
Confession: I’ve always liked Evita, but I’ve never loved it. Until now. This production finds the humanity in Eva Perón, the swagger in Che, and the emotional pulse of Argentina’s story in a way that feels utterly modern.
What surprised me most was the balance between grandeur and intimacy. Yes, it’s a huge show with epic music and iconic imagery, but Jamie Lloyd has a way of stripping a story down to its bones and then making every gesture matter. You feel Eva’s hunger when she first steps into the spotlight, you feel the chill when she wields her power, and by the end you’re right there with her in her fragility.
Rachel Zegler’s Eva makes you wrestle with admiration and unease in equal measure—which, honestly, is exactly what the role demands but rarely delivers to this level. There’s no simple heroine or villain here, just a woman clawing her way to immortality. And when she sings “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina”, it’s not just a greatest-hit moment—it’s a plea, a confession, and a triumph rolled into one.
I also have to say: the sound of that Palladium audience rising as one in an immediate standing ovation? Spine-tingling. One of those moments you file away under “I was there.”
Leaving the theatre, I realised this was the first time Evita had truly broken through to me—not as a history lesson, not just as a sung-through musical, but as a beating-heart piece of theatre. It’s the kind of night that reminds you why we keep coming back to the West End: for the chance to see something old made completely, startlingly new.
🏁 Final Verdict
If you think you know Evita, think again. This London Palladium revival is not just a retread of a classic—it’s a reinvention. Jamie Lloyd has taken a show we all thought we knew inside out and made it pulse with contemporary urgency, emotional fire, and theatrical boldness.
It’s rare to see a production that manages to feel both iconic and brand new at the same time, but that’s exactly what’s happening here. Whether you’re a lifelong Evita fan or someone walking into the story for the very first time, this staging will grab you from the opening notes and refuse to let go.
Rachel Zegler delivers a career-defining turn, Diego Andres Rodriguez proves himself a talent to watch, and the entire company reminds us why live theatre at this scale still matters. This isn’t just a show—it’s an event.
So here’s the truth: you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll probably find yourself humming “Buenos Aires” all the way home. And you’ll also walk out of the London Palladium knowing you’ve just witnessed one of the defining theatrical moments of 2025.
Evita is running for a strictly limited season and must end 6 September 2025. Don’t wait—this is the revival everyone will be talking about. Book now before it’s just another “I wish I’d seen it” story.
✨ Matinee Dog Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
🎟️ Evita is running at the London Palladium for a strictly limited run – must end 6 September 2025! Book Now!
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