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New Statesman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Statesman
Evita for the West End masses
Photo by Marc Brenner Every night Eva Perón appears on the balcony of the Casa Rosada, the Argentinian presidential mansion, serenading the congregated descamisados, or impoverished workers. Except it's not the balcony of the Casa Rosada – it's one outside the London Palladium. It's also Rachel Zegler performing 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina', not Eva Perón. And the spectators aren't descamisados – they're (mostly) Londoners, squeezed on to Argyll Street between a Pret a Manger and a Five Guys, many of whom hold their phones aloft, hoping to catch a good shot of Zegler. This is the climax of Jamie Lloyd's radical version of Evita, and in staging the famous scene outside the theatre, he has brought the sneering, populist magic of Perón to the masses. It's easy to understand the logic of Lloyd's decision to present the most famous number in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's 1978 musical to a passing rabble of plebs. A major theme of Evita is its heroine's disdain for the bourgeoisie ('Screw the middle classes – I will never accept them' is a notable refrain). For in singing to the crowd outside, Zegler symbolically neglects the said classes, housed comfortably inside the Palladium – those who have paid to see the show watch a video of Zegler's performance, which is livestreamed back into the theatre. But, despite its potential for revolt – from those inside crying outrage at being denied a front-row seat for this iconic moment and asking for a refund – Lloyd's zeitgeisty ploy works. It accentuates the depth and authenticity of Zegler's performance. Zegler is a phenomenal Evita: insouciant and cutting in her command of the stage, and of the snobs and misogynists who surround her. Diego Andres Rodriguez is the perfect foil to her cunning, as the musical's revolutionary descamisado narrator, Che. The pair skilfully waltz their way through Evita's many musical numbers, mastering frenetic choreography and a demanding musical score. Lloyd took a gamble in the staging of this stripped-back, unconventional revival, and it has paid off. Evita The Palladium, London W1F [See also: Lana Del Rey's Deep South fantasia] Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Related
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
M5 designer outlet opening tomorrow - all you need to know
A new designer outlet located just off the M5 is opening tomorrow - and it's only one hour from Birmingham. Cotswold Designer Outlet will boast 37 retail shops and a further seven food and drink stories. It is located a three minutes' drive from Junction 9, Ashchurch Interchange, near Tewkesbury. READ MORE: Multiple people fall into Midlands canal after it turns green like 'astro turf' Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join For Brummies, it is within easy reach and is only around one hour's drive depending on traffic. The designer outlet will throw open its doors to customers from 10am tomorrow (July 16) Stores will be open until 8.30pm on weekdays. While for those wishing to attend this weekend from Birmingham and the West Midlands, the designer outlet will open earlier on Saturday from 9am until 8.30pm, while Sunday will have a reduced opening time of 10.30am until 6pm. It will mark the latest designer outlet to open in the region, following the opening of McArthurGlen in Cannock back in April 2021. Cotswold Designer Outlet will boast names such as Calvin Klein, Levi's, Adidas and BOSS while food options include Five Guys and Wagamama, reports GloucestershireLive. Calvin Klein Tommy Hilfiger BOSS Adidas Animal Ben Sherman Denby French Connection Radley Rituals Dune Levi's Under Armour Skopes GUESS Saltrock The Beauty Outlet M&S Weird Fish Sweaty Betty Regatta Puma Skechers Mountain Warehouse ProCook Cadburys Lindt Tefal Craghoppers Crew Clothing Bedeck Chapelle Perfume Shop Merrell Pavers Yankee Candle Clinton Cards 200 Degrees Pret A Manger Five Guys Zizzi Wagamama Caffe Nero KNEAD Bakery Platinum Drive, Tewkesbury. Sat Navs: GL20 7FY and There is a quiet room and guest services on hand for those needing a place to retreat. Other amenities include a baby feeding room. While free wi-fi will be provided alongside and a shuttle bus running from Tewkesbury town centre through the day, ideal for those arriving by public transport.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Non-Americans Are Sharing The Best Fast Food They Had When They Visited, And I've Never Been Prouder Of Our Drive-Thrus
Recently, a Reddit user asked, "Non-Americans of Reddit, what was your favorite fast food chain you visited in America?" Here are some of the most top-voted responses: Related: 1."Five Guys. We had German coworkers who came to the US for a couple of weeks. We asked if they were taking any souvenirs back with them. They looked at each other and said in perfect unison, 'burgers.'" —DustinJ428 2."Arby's. I COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH MEAT WAS IN THAT SANDWICH!!! I came from England, where a sandwich never had more than a thin half piece of ham that didn't cover the whole bread." —lucianw "You would have loved Arby's in the '90s. They had the five for $5 deal. I used to get five beef and cheddars (they were big, too) for $5." —BusFew5534 3."I had a German exchange student friend who loved Taco Bell. He was so bummed when the school year ended and he had to go back." —American_Non-Voter 4."My partner is Irish, and every time he comes over, he asks if we can go to Taco Bell. What's worse is that I live in an area with a big Hispanic population, and we have some incredible and authentic Mexican places to eat, but no, only Taco Bell." —FiveHoursAhead "Mexican food and Taco Bell are completely separate items. You can appreciate both for very different reasons." —Pikeman212a6c 5."I introduced my first cousin from South Korea to Culver's while she was staying with us for a month one summer, and she then asked my parents to go to Culver's every day for the next month. They didn't always do it, but she had A LOT of Culver's in that month." —C_Werner Related: 6."We had a German exchange student at the school I teach at a few years ago, and the kid loved Little Caesar's. Like dude, that's our 17th best pizza chain." —Liverpool510 7."I'm Canadian, but I have family in Texas, and we make a point to stop at Whataburger whenever I go visit. I also buy some bottles of spicy ketchup to bring back." —BaganLeleo 8."Before I moved to the US and just came as a tourist, I looooved Wendy's. At the time, they used to have a small buffet that was insanely amazing. Imagine being able to design your own Wendy's burger! Sadly, they were phased out by the time I got here permanently." —mundotaku Related: 9."A German friend of mine loves Panda Express when he's here, specifically the orange chicken. He gets a two-item entree, with both items being orange chicken. He says he craves it when he's back home in Germany." —Bierkerl 10."KFC. I used to walk 25 blocks in NYC to get it." —RecipeDangerous3710 11."My buddy from the UK is absolutely devastated that he can't get Bojangles there. He keeps talking about making a trip back just to get a Cajun filet biscuit." —tbyrdistheword 12."My niece dated a French guy, and he and his friend used to describe how much they loved Jack in the Box." —KariKHat 13."Does Denny's count? We went there for breakfast every day for two weeks, and it was pretty nice." —trullaDE Related: 14."Southeast Asian here: Chipotle." —4getprevpassword 15."My Aussie relatives are in town and they love Wingstop." —strayainind 16."My cousin from Greece came to visit for a few months. He was obsessed with Krispy Kreme glazed donuts. He would eat multiple donuts every single day." —Agnam999 17."Took my Scottish buddy to 'Chick-o-Fil' as he called it, and he went absolutely bonkers. Loved it and raved about it long after he got back home." —MacAttack0711 18."As a European, the first time trying Cinnabon was insanely good. I still remember the divine gooey thickness of the pretty bad after eating it, but it was well worth it." —NorronSeier What American fast food chain blew your mind when you visited? Tell me in the comments! Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity. Also in Food: Also in Food: Also in Food:
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popeyes to open first Stoke-on-Trent restaurant
Fast-food giant Popeyes is preparing to open its first Stoke-on-Trent branch. The hospitality chain - known for its 'famous Louisiana chicken' - is currently recruiting for a general manager and an assistant general manager to head up its new Stoke-on-Trent operation. The general manager role has a closing date of Friday 11 July and pays up to £44,000-a-year. The assistant general manager position is open until August 2. The location of the new branch has yet to be disclosed. But it is thought that the chain will move onto Festival Park and open in the old Frankie & Benny's unit or in the soon-to-be-vacant Pizza Hut. READ MORE: Ninja Thirsti water bottle that keeps 'drinks ice cold for hours' has £16 off with deal READ MORE: Big chain snaps up North Staffordshire restaurant - now it's having a refurb It comes as Pizza Hut is shutting its Festival Park restaurant on July 26. Burger chain Five Guys is also currently recruiting staff ahead of opening its first-ever Stoke-on-Trent restaurant on Festival Park. Sign up for the latest breaking news and top stories from StokeonTrentLive on WhatsApp
Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Olivia Dean goes public with Eddie Burns at Wimbledon after Harry Styles dating rumours
British soul singer Olivia Dean has gone public with her new boyfriend, Eddie Burns, the drummer in Clairo's band, making their first official appearance as a couple at Wimbledon this past weekend. The pair arrived hand-in-hand on Day 5 of the tournament, sparking a flurry of media attention following months of quiet speculation. Dean, 26, and Burns, 27, were first linked in April, after fans noticed the singer engaging with his posts on Instagram. Their joint appearance at Wimbledon confirms what fans had suspected, especially after both artists performed at the BST Hyde Park festival on Sunday, where Dean and Clairo supported Sabrina Carpenter. Burns, a Chicago native with a rich musical background, has toured globally with Clairo, supporting major acts like Dua Lipa and Khalid, and playing alongside artists such as Macy Gray and Omar Apollo. His jazz roots were honed at the Merit School of Music and The Jazz Institute of Chicago, giving him a versatile foundation that's evident on stage. The news comes after Olivia was previously rumoured to be romantically involved with Harry Styles last year. The speculation began when the two were spotted at Five Guys in London just months after Styles' breakup with actress Taylor Russell. They were later seen at the Kalorama Festival in Madrid, further fuelling relationship rumours. However, sources denied any romantic link, saying the two were simply good friends. Despite a brief return of rumours last month, when Styles was seen kissing a mystery woman at Glastonbury, later identified as producer Ella Kenny, the focus has now firmly shifted to Dean's confirmed romance with Burns. With a BRIT nomination, a Mercury Prize nod for her debut album Messy, and a second album due this September, Olivia Dean's personal and professional life both appear to be thriving.
