Les Misérables

2008

OSMaD are proud to announce their first production is the classic Les Miserables!

Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time.  With countless awards to its name, Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.

In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe that Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter. His world view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean finally attains the peace that he has sought for so long.

Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through pop opera is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. A spectacle on Broadway and in London, Les Misérables is equally effective with a minimal set; it is its powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made Les Misérables a popular masterpiece.

 

Performances

Friday 17th October 7:45pm

Saturday 18th October 1:45pm

Saturday 18th October 7:45pm

Sunday 19th October 1:45pm

Wednesday 22nd October 7:45pm

Thursday 23rd October 7:45pm

Friday 24th October 7:45pm

 
 
 

Production Team

Director Alan Burrows

Music Director John Ferguson

Chorus Master Kevin Kelly

Cast

Jean Valjean Gerald Scheider

Javert Jon Ricketson

Thenardier Michael Waugh

Mdme Thenardier Penny Vaulk

Fantine Ellen Casey

Marius Stewart McGhee

Cosette Laura Slavin

Eponine Marianne Pierce

Enjolras Paul Gelsumini

Bishop of Digne John Filonzi

Gavroche Ned Schloeffel / Tristan Burns

Little Cosette/Eponine Coco Cherine / Kara Wilson

Supporting Cast

James Wood Penny Yewers Peter Jane Kathy Green Ellaine Downie Nathan Lane Adrian Boulton David Schloeffel Steven Walker Raphael Wong Daniel Mottau Larry Dalton Phil Elphinstone Martin Richardson Nathan Trevitt