Les Miserables

GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC by arrangement with CAMERON MACKINTOSH LIMITED presents “LES MISERABLES” *A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL & CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÁ–NBERG Based on the novel by VICTOR HUGO Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÁ–NBERG Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER Original French Text by ALAIN BOUBLIL & JEAN MARC NATEL Additional Material by JAMES FENTON Original Orchestrations by JOHN CAMERON Original London Production Directed and Adapted by TREVOR NUNN and JOHN CAIRD Original London Production by CAMERON MACKINTOSH & THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY* by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY) Based on Victor Hugo’s book by the same name, Les Misérables has been produced in 38 countries and translated into 22 languages. It is currently the longest running musical on both the West End and Broadway. Les Miserables follows the life of Jean Valjean who, after being released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, meets only mistrust and and contempt whilst shackled to the stigma of being an ex-convict. Breaking his parole, he creates a new identity for himself and flees from his old life. He is pursued obsessively by the police inspector Javert who, believing people cannot change for the better, is determined to bring him to ‘justice’. Les Misérables is an expansive and emotionally complex journey that explores a multitude of themes and ideas, from forgiveness and self-sacrifice, to courage and hope, and ultimately, grace. Roles Available: Javert - older male Vocal Range: Baritone Jean Valjean - older male Vocal Range: Tenor Fantine - young woman Vocal Range: Mezzo-soprano Young Cosette, - young girl Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Madame Thénardier, - older woman Vocal Range: mezzo-soprano M. Thénardier, - older comedic/sinister male Vocal Range: Baritone Eponine Thénardier, - young woman/girl Vocal Range: Alto Marius Pontmercy - young man Vocal Range: Baritone Cosette - young woman Vocal Range: Soprano Enjolras, - young man Vocal Range: Tenor Gavroche, - A young boy Vocal Range: boy alto/boy soprano Various townspeople, students, convicts, mob, factory workers, various ages Rehearsal times: Monday and Thursday with some Sundays Performances: 22-24th May 2008 at 8pm 28-31st May 2008 at 8 pm 24th and 31st May 2008 at 2 pm & 25th May 2008 at 5 pm At the Scott Theatre, Kintore Street, University of Adelaide