Les Misérables

By Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Music: Claude-Michel Boublil. Lyrics: Herbert Kretzmer. Spotlight Theatre, Benowa, Gold Coast. Tony Alcock, Musical Director: Matt Pearson. Oct 20th – Nov 11th, 2017.

Spotlight’s final offering for the year is the blockbuster musical Les Misérables and what a fitting finale it is!

This is Musical Theatre at its best! Musically, the show sparkles with brilliant singing and orchestral work under the baton of M.D. Matt Pearson.

The large cast of 44 all revel in their various (and numerous) roles, with the visual aspect in the capable hands of Choreographer Jess Papst. Tony Alcock’s direction really brings this Victor Hugo epic to life.

Starring in the role of Jean Valjean, Adam Bartlett delivers a moving performance and is ably supported by Beans Goodfellow as Javert. Both of these performers have a wonderful stage presence and work off each other beautifully. In the roles of Fantine, Joey Bagley; Eponine, Rachel Love and Cosette, Susannah Treacy, all gave sensitive performances. The supporting cast (too numerous to list here) all worked effectively in creating France in the nineteenth century.

This production excels on every level. Congratulations to all concerned!

C’est Magnifique!

Roger McKenzie

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