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Les Miserables Musical
Queen's Theatre
Les MiserablesThe world's longest running musical, by Alan Boublil,Claude-Michel Schonberg and Herbert Kretzmer Directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird Les Miserables has indisputably become the world's most popular musical, having been seen by over 55 million people worldwide, in 40 countries and in 21 languages and is approaching it's 25th year. From its celebrated opening in London in October 1985, this adaptation immediately captured the imagination and enthusiasm of the theatre-going public. Set in 19th century France, the dramatic score includes the songs 'On My Own', 'One Day More' and 'Do You Hear The People Sing?'. Boublil and his long time partner Claude-Michel Schonberg transformed Les Miserables into the musical theatrical inspiration that has become almost as famous as the epic novel from which it was adapted. PROLOGUE: 1815, DIGNE, FRANCE Jean Valjean, released on parole after nineteen years on the chain gang, finds that the yellow ticket-of-leave he must, by law, display condemns him to be an outcast. Only the saintly Bishop of Digne treats him kindly and Valjean, embittered by years of hardship, repays him by stealing some silver. Valjean is caught and brought back by police, and is astonished when the Bishop lies to the police to save him, also giving him two precious candlesticks. Valjean decides to start his life anew. Les Miserables is the heroic tale of a man's life journey through France in the 18th century and his struggle to live through both injustice and revolution. Full of passion and courage, Les Miserables has been acclaimed the world over. The first of Cameron Mackintosh's large scale musicals. Adapted from Victor Hugo's novel, Les Miserables is the epic tale of a man's life-journey through 18th century France and his struggle to live through the injustice and revolution of the time. It is full of passion and courage and has been acclaimed the world over. " Will you join in our crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me? Somewhere beyond the barricade Is there a world you long to see? Do you hear the people sing? Say, do you hear the distant drums? It is the future that they bring When tomorrow comes... CAST |
  Les Miserables Show Information Booking Now! Booking To: October 2011 Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm Running Time: 3 hours Queen's Theatre London Queen's Theatre Seating Plan Infra Red Wheelchair access Disabled Toilets Air-Conditioned |
Queen's Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1V 8BA Nearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square Bus Routes: 14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, 159 Nearest Rail: Charing Cross |
Queen's Theatre Directions: Bakerloo or Piccadilly line to Piccadilly Circus and exit onto Shaftesbury Avenue. Theatre a 5 minute walk. |
