Les Miserables in Adelaide
Mon, 2 Aug 2004, 10:08 amWalter Plinge8 posts in thread
Les Miserables in Adelaide
Mon, 2 Aug 2004, 10:08 amTHE MS SOCIETY OF SA/NT
PRESENTS
LES MISERABLES
24 Sep 2004 - 2 Oct 2004
HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
10 PERFORMANCES ONLY
One of the greatest musical theatre pieces ever written, based on one of the greatest novels ever written, Les Miserables is the story of one man and his desire to make a difference. Set against the backdrop of a world split into strong class divisions, the show explores political and personal passions, the importance of the individual, and the role of God and Man in shaping destiny. The show is one of the most beloved pieces - by audiences and performers alike - and has been translated into many languages and performed all over the world.
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of SA & NT Inc is proud to present this production of Les Miserables at Her Majesty's Theatre in Sept-Oct 2004.
Starring Normie Rowe as Jean Valjean, this production features music by Claude-Michel Schoenberg and lyrics/book by Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer.
Not suitable for pre-school children. Suitable all other ages.
Duration: 3hr 10mins Interval: 20mins
To book, ring 131 246 or
http://www.bass.net.au/events/miserables.html
PRESENTS
LES MISERABLES
24 Sep 2004 - 2 Oct 2004
HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
10 PERFORMANCES ONLY
One of the greatest musical theatre pieces ever written, based on one of the greatest novels ever written, Les Miserables is the story of one man and his desire to make a difference. Set against the backdrop of a world split into strong class divisions, the show explores political and personal passions, the importance of the individual, and the role of God and Man in shaping destiny. The show is one of the most beloved pieces - by audiences and performers alike - and has been translated into many languages and performed all over the world.
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of SA & NT Inc is proud to present this production of Les Miserables at Her Majesty's Theatre in Sept-Oct 2004.
Starring Normie Rowe as Jean Valjean, this production features music by Claude-Michel Schoenberg and lyrics/book by Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer.
Not suitable for pre-school children. Suitable all other ages.
Duration: 3hr 10mins Interval: 20mins
To book, ring 131 246 or
http://www.bass.net.au/events/miserables.html
Re: Les Miserables in Adelaide
Sat, 9 Oct 2004, 12:08 pmWalter Plinge
I came over from Sydney and saw the show - wrote the following to the Editor of the Adelaide Advertiser:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Recently visiting Adelaide from Sydney I was prompted to also re-visit an old favourite - Les Miserables which I hadn't seen since the mid-90s in Sydney.
The show was supposedly an amateur production, but I think that's a somewhat misleading title - more correctly a charity-raising production. There was absolutely nothing amateur about this wonderful Adelaide show.
It should be a source of joy and great pride that Adelaide can supply such a cast of fantastic singers and all-round performers any one of who could take their place comfortably on the world theatrical stage.
Apart from Normie Rowe (who needs no introduction or further accolades) the roles of Fantine and Eponine (Fiona Bailey and Michelle Pearson) were truly outstanding, as was Matthew Randell as Javert and the Thenardiers were both highly enjoyable and extremely talented. I'm not sure how old the little Collette was, but young Lucy Cary was amazing and has a great future if she wishes.
All the songs were terrific and the show was so stirring (I'd forgotten just how stirring as I scrambled for my tissues at the conclusion!!)
If that's the calibre of 'amateur' productions in your neck of the woods, I'm coming over specially for next year's performance!
Rhonda
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Recently visiting Adelaide from Sydney I was prompted to also re-visit an old favourite - Les Miserables which I hadn't seen since the mid-90s in Sydney.
The show was supposedly an amateur production, but I think that's a somewhat misleading title - more correctly a charity-raising production. There was absolutely nothing amateur about this wonderful Adelaide show.
It should be a source of joy and great pride that Adelaide can supply such a cast of fantastic singers and all-round performers any one of who could take their place comfortably on the world theatrical stage.
Apart from Normie Rowe (who needs no introduction or further accolades) the roles of Fantine and Eponine (Fiona Bailey and Michelle Pearson) were truly outstanding, as was Matthew Randell as Javert and the Thenardiers were both highly enjoyable and extremely talented. I'm not sure how old the little Collette was, but young Lucy Cary was amazing and has a great future if she wishes.
All the songs were terrific and the show was so stirring (I'd forgotten just how stirring as I scrambled for my tissues at the conclusion!!)
If that's the calibre of 'amateur' productions in your neck of the woods, I'm coming over specially for next year's performance!
Rhonda