Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Les Misérables is certainly one of the world's most popular musicals. This international award-winning production sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and power set against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. This spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night.
Les Misérables is an epic story, moving from the eve of the battle of Waterloo to the July Revolution of 1830.
Set in the Parisian underworld during the period of the French Restoration (1815-1830). Jean Valjean is released from prison after serving nineteen years for little more than stealing a loaf of bread. Valjean is determined to put his criminal past behind him, despite the yellow ticket of leave he must wear by law, marking him as a criminal. Then, when another man is arrested in his place, Jean Valjean must decide whether or not he should speak up and condemn his own freedom.
Did you know?
By 14 April 2004, 56 professional companies were playing Les Misérables in 38 countries and 223 cities - an audience figure of more than 51 million people worldwide
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