GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC
by arrangement with
CAMERON MACKINTOSH LIMITED
presents
“LES MISERABLES”

*A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL & CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
Based on the novel by VICTOR HUGO
Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
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