Fabian Aloise, the choreographer behind the five-star revival of Evita at the London Palladium, is the latest guest on the Royal Academy of Dance’s podcast Why Dance Matters, released today.
The hit production, which opened earlier this month, has become a West End sensation, with critics praising Rachel Zegler’s leading performance and the show’s striking choreography. Aloise joins podcast host David Jays for an in-depth conversation about shaping movement for one of musical theatre’s most iconic titles, including Don’t Cry for Me Argentina — a nightly showstopper that sees Zegler sing from the balcony of the London Palladium to a captivated audience in the street below.
In the episode, Aloise reflects on a theatre career spanning international stages and a wide range of acclaimed productions. A regular collaborator with director Jamie Lloyd, Aloise’s credits with Lloyd include Much Ado About Nothing with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell and The Tempest (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Sunset Boulevard (St James Theatre, New York & Savoy Theatre), Evita (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) and The 24 Hour Musical at The Old Vic. His choreography for Sunset Boulevard earned him an Olivier Award nomination and contributed to the show’s Tony Award for Best Musical Revival.
Beyond his work with Lloyd, Aloise has co-directed and choreographed Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! (Ambassadors Theatre), following its runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol Old Vic and Manchester HOME. Other credits include In Dreams (Leeds Playhouse), The SpongeBob Musical (Southbank Centre & UK tour), Cabaret at the Lido 2 in Paris, and the first non-replica production of Wicked in Germany. His choreography for The Rink at Southwark Playhouse won the Off West End Award, while Bring It On – The Musical, Our House, The View Upstairs, Madagascar The Musical, Working, and On the Town (BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall) round out an impressive list of stage credits.
Speaking on the podcast, Aloise shares his belief in the universal power of movement: “It connects everyone together. It is in all of our DNA, and I think that that connects us as a human race.”
Originally born in Canada, Fabian moved to Melbourne, Australia at an early age to train in classical ballet and contemporary dance at the Victorian College of the Arts on a full scholarship. One of his personal career highlights was serving as associate choreographer to theatre legend Ann Reinking on Fosse (U.S. and international tours). He continues to draw inspiration from the Verdon Fosse Legacy.
Why Dance Matters is available on all major podcast platforms.
Evita is playing at the London Palladium for a strictly limited season until 6 September 2025.
Related News
Rachel Zegler’s EVITA: The Full Album is here, just in time for Broadway transfer
Rachel Zegler to lead Jamie Lloyd’s EVITA to Broadway in 2027
Rachel Zegler named one of Glamour’s 2025 Women of the Year
Watch Rachel Zegler perform ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ from Evita on Strictly Come Dancing
Latest News
Broadway legend Patti LuPone returns to the London Coliseum for Valentine’s Day 2027
Helen of Troy never got to tell her side. Watch the trailer for the play that does
After a sell-out world tour, The Choir of Man returns to the West End this Christmas
