Les Misérables
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Les Misérables is a powerful and epic story of love, redemption, and revolution.
Synopsis
Set in 19th century France, it tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption.
It juxtaposes his story with the struggles of the impoverished French populace and their fight for justice, epitomised by the famous June Rebellion.
The musical combines a rich score with a narrative that explores themes of morality, love, and the human spirit.
About the show
- Written by: Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Herbert Kretzmer, Jean-Marc Natel
- Premiered: 1980
- Genres & themes: 1980s, Drama, Historical, Love, Redemption, Struggle, Two Act
- Setting: 1810s, 1820s, 1830s, France
Songs from Les Misérables
- Prologue: Work Song
- Valjean Arrested/Valjean Forgiven
- What Have I Done?
- At the End of the Day
- I Dreamed a Dream
- Lovely Ladies
- Who Am I?
- Come to Me (Fantine’s Death)
- Confrontation
- Castle on a Cloud
- Master of the House
- Stars
- Red and Black
- Do You Hear the People Sing?
- In My Life
- A Heart Full of Love
- One Day More
- On My Own
- A Little Fall of Rain
- Drink with Me
- Bring Him Home
- Dog Eats Dog (The Sewers)
- Javert’s Suicide
- Turning
- Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
- Wedding Chorale/Beggars at the Feast
- Epilogue