Les Misérables: A Timeless Testament to the Survival of the Human Spirit
Les Misérables is undeniably the world’s most popular musical.
It had its premiere in Paris as early as in 1980 with the original music written by Claud-Michael Schonberg and lyrics by Alan Boublil. The London production directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird has run continuously since 1985 and it is the longest-running musical in the West End, while it is the second longest-running musical in the world.
If you missed seeing this sensation for the last 37 years, just pick a date and buy a ticket here.
You will enjoy all of the themes dealing with aches of the human spirit, from love to loss and rumination to redemption. Les Misérables is a combination of incredible cast of performers, high-quality production and strong, resonating messages.
This sang-through musical is based on the novel by French poet and novelist Victor Hugo. Famous songs like “Bring Him Home”, “I Dreamed a Dream”, “Do You Hear the People Sing” and “On My Own” will take you on an epic journey set in 19th-century France.
You will dive into a heroic quest for redemption with a peasant Jean Valjean after serving nineteen years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving child. Released on parole, Jean goes through a religious awakening, leading him to turn his life around. He is hunted by a ruthless policeman Javert for decades after he breaks his parole. Despite everything, he tries to build a new life for him and his surrogate daughter and the viewers are bound to enjoy this powerful story of fraternity, equality and freedom.
Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg’s Les Misérables is a global stage sensation.
Killian Donnelly, starring in a role of Jean Valjean, and Jeremy Secomb as Javert will not fail to impress fans of classical musical theatre. The musical has been seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the world and it continues to break box-office records everywhere.
Whether it is in a form of a novel, a movie or a musical, the story of Les Misérables is definitely a breathtaking one. The original production is a must see for theatre fans and there is no better time for it than this summer in London so make sure you get your tickets for daily shows here.
Les Misérables
Show Date and Time: 10 July, 2017
Show Location: Queen’s Theatre, London
Show Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
