Originally set in early 19th-century France, this “sung-through” musical tells the story of a French peasant, Jean Valjean, and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving child. Valjean decides to break his parole and start his life anew after a kindly bishop inspires him with a tremendous act of mercy. Unfortunately, he is relentlessly tracked down by a police inspector named Javert. Along the way, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into a revolutionary period in France, where a group of young idealists make their last stand at a street barricade. Set against the backdrop of the aftermath of the French Revolution, this timeless story of intertwined destinies reveals the power of compassion and the quiet evil of indifference to human suffering. As Valjean’s quest for a new life carries him into Paris and to the barricades of the Student Revolution, he is hunted by the ghosts of his past. Amidst a battle for the soul of Paris, he discovers the true meaning of love and salvation.
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. The London production has run continuously since October 1985, making it the longest-running musical in the West End and the second longest- running musical in the world. We are excited to bring our own vision of this production to Wakefield, incorporating a more contemporary approach to staging in order to further explore the themes of the musical, in a way that will resonate with the performers and audience of today.
This production is performed entirely by students.
School Edition special adaptation licensed by MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH (OVERSEAS) LIMITED
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. The London production has run continuously since October 1985, making it the longest-running musical in the West End and the second longest- running musical in the world. We are excited to bring our own vision of this production to Wakefield, incorporating a more contemporary approach to staging in order to further explore the themes of the musical, in a way that will resonate with the performers and audience of today.
This production is performed entirely by students.
School Edition special adaptation licensed by MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH (OVERSEAS) LIMITED