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Evening Standard
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Shaun Wilson

Rachel Zegler’s West End Evita performance sparks criticism as fans fall ill in soaring heat

Rachel Zegler’s starring role in Evita at the London Palladium has once again made headlines after multiple people reportedly fell ill while waiting outside in soaring temperatures to catch a glimpse of the star.

The Snow White actress, 24, has won critical acclaim for her portrayal of Eva Peron in Jamie Lloyd’s bold reimagining of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. The show features an unusual staging that sees Zegler perform the iconic number Don’t Cry For Me Argentina from a balcony above the theatre, drawing crowds to the street below.

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