Budding lisburn stars take to the stage in Les Mis

THIS year Les Miserable celebrates its 25th birthday and to mark the occasion in Northern Ireland, Theatre at The Mill in Newtownabbey is staging its own professional version of the smash hit musical from Tuesday August 10 to Saturday August 14, directed by Peter Corry who previously starred in the West End show.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Aug 2010, 15:38 BST
Updated 5th Aug 2010, 15:39 BST

The schools edition of the show is one of the most successful youth led musicals globally and Les Miserable School Edition at Newtownabbey will showcase the cream of N.I's top young performers who have been taking part in the theatre's Summer Youth Group, including a host of young Lisburn performers.

Not only will the talented young cast be working with Peter Corry, they will also be under the direction of musical theatre experts including NI Musical Director Wilson Shields and Choreographer Fleur Mellor. For fans of musical theatre this is the show to see with Theatre at the Mill providing an opportunity to see locally a professional version of this popular musical.

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Director Peter Corry said: "We seen some incredible young talent coming through the auditions and we are excited about treading the boards with the young actors over the weeks ahead especially before some of the cast head of to London to attend theatre college and pursue their acting careers. As someone who starred in the West End Production of Les Miserable and has many years acting and directing experience in musical theatre, I can honestly say that this is a great opportunity to see a top quality professional version of the smash hit musical in your local theatre this summer."

Les Miserables has been seen by over 56 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 21 languages. The show is undisputedly one of the world's most popular musicals. It has a magnificent score with songs including 'I dreamed a dream', 'On My Own', 'Bring Him Home', 'Do You Hear the People Sing', 'One Day More' and many more.

For those not familiar with the sweeping musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's great novel that has become one of the most popular musicals of all time. It focuses on the struggle of ex-convict Jane Valjean and his experience of redemption. Set in France petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father- violating his parole in the process. He is consequently pursued by the relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

Tickets start from 7 and are available online at www.theatreatthemill.com or from the Box Office on 9034 0202.

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