Event |
Les Miserables
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Venue |
Theatre Royal (1976- ), Sydney, NSW |
First Date |
29 November 1997 |
Last Date |
13 June 1998 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Part of a Tour |
Yes |
Description |
Based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo. Set in early 19th-century France, Les Miserables is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his desire for redemption. Released in 1815 after serving nineteen years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread for his sister's starving child his ultimate quest is to make a life for himself but also to help others in dire need.
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Description Source |
Website |
Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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Secondary Genre |
Musical
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Subjects |
19th Century
France
Revolution
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Related Events |
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Is tour of
Les Miserables
, Princess Theatre (1886- ), Melbourne, VIC, 27 June 1998
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Is tour of
Les Miserables
, Aotea Centre, Auckland CBD, New Zealand, 7 January 1999
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Is tour of
Les Miserables
, Perth Entertainment Centre, Perth, WA, 27 March 1999
-
Is tour of
Les Miserables
, Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane, QLD, 9 June 1999
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
England
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
10th Anniversary Production, The Theatre Royal
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Programme |
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Correspondence |
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Newspaper |
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Event Identifier
| 31442 |
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