Les Miserables

Les Miserables has been running at the Palace Theatre for many years and is one of the longest (if not THE longest) running musicals in London. I had been a fan of Les Miz (as it's known to fans) since my early teens and finally got to see it live for my 17th birthday. I truely loved every minute. There is some magic in a live performance that you could never get from a CD recording. The performers were absolutely top-notch, singing and acting their hearts out. I particularly loved the actors in the roles of Jean Valjean and Javert. They really held the piece together and the moments they shared on stage were simply wonderful. However, what really brought ...

I have seen this show quite a few times now and can never get bored with it. All the casts I have seen were outstanding. If you do not know the story or would like to get ahead before you see it, rent out the film Les Miserables (with Liam Neeson and Uma Thurman). Slightly changed and missing a couple of characters, but nontheless a very good film. Now back to the musical. Once the opening chords start you may get a shiver down your spine (I do, every time). You will be transfixed the whole way through. Great songs, great sets (escpecially Javert's suicide - rotating stage and quick flying bridge!!!) and just amazing. I culd go on for ...

It all began in Marseilles... I have always liked Les Miserables, since about the age of 12 I guess. I don't know what it is that takes my breath away every time I see it, but I have never been to a performance anything other than stunning. I suppose that the words and lyrics are the main component that make this musical what it is. Poignant and eye-opening, Les Miserables tells the story of Jean Valjean, an escaped missionary prisoner during the French revolution. It is the intimate, yet astounding performance and role of each character that make this performance what it is. The diversity allows it to be played in so many different ways, ...