Lead singer of Wet Wet Wet Marti Pellow will undertake one of the industry’s most coveted roles, when he plays Che in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of Evita.
The show makes a return to Milton Keynes Theatre tonight and runs until June 1.
With over 25 hits and three of the UK’s biggest number one singles, including the well-known love song, Love Is All Around, Marti’s credentials speaks for itself.
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.
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 lead 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 songs such as 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’s character Che reflects the voice of the Argentine people; linked to Eva by destiny he brings conflict to the story of Eva’s rise to fame.
He joins the cast of Evita fresh from a solo tour to launch his brand new solo album Hope, released in March.
For tickets call the box office 0844 871 7652 or visit www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes
> At MKT’s sister venue, Aylesbury Waterside hosts Do It For Danceaid at 6.30pm on Sunday. Danceaid is a volunteer-run charity which harnesses the energy of dance to transform the lives of orphaned, poor and disabled children in the UK and abroad.
A selection of Danceaid patrons and performers, including finalists from Got To Dance, Britain’s Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance, will come together for one night only to dance to make a difference.
Danceaid is collaborating with local company Kids Got Swagga to bring the UK’s best dance talent to Aylesbury, and theatre-goers will have a chance to meet them after the show.
Danceaid spokesman, Caroline Franks, said: “Very kindly the theatre has resduced the hire of the venuefrom £7, 000 to £1,500.
“All acts have generously waived their appearance fees, and we have sponsors for our marketing, food and clothing.
“Everyone has come together to make a difference and ‘Do it for Danceaid.”
You can find out more about the cause and the patrons who will star in the show at www.danceaid.org
This Friday former winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year violinist Nicola Benedetti joins Oxford Philomusica to perform Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto at the Waterside. The Philomusica’s outstanding players will also showcase symphonic suites by two other great Russian composers: Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé and Stravinsky’s thrilling Firebird.
Tickets and times to all events call the box office 0844 871 7607.
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