Les Miserables

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Event Les Miserables
Venue The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 20 January 1994
Last Date 18 February 1994
Dates Estimated No
Status Pro-Am
World Premiere No
Description Musical smash hit adapted from Victor Hugo's 19th century French novel. The story of Jean Valjean - convict and later respected citizen, and his pursuit by obsessed policeman Javert. An epic story of love, retribution and forgiveness stretching over 17 years.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Drama
Historical
Musical
Adaptation
Subjects Conflict
Grief
Law
Love
Politics
Songs
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Chris Fennessey Actor Jean Valjean
Janine Gainsford Actor Chorus
Victoria Hoskins Actor Cosette
Jan Jackson Actor Fantine
Jason Kennedy Actor Marius
Peter McKenzie Actor Javert
Roger Mexted Actor Chorus
Michelle Morgan Actor Chorus
Adam Murphy Actor Thenardier
Jason Smith Actor Enjolras
Katrina Talbot Actor Eponine
May Venables Actor Madame Thenardier
Danielle White Actor Young Cosette
Alain Boublil Book and Lyrics Librettist
Allan Lees Designer
Stephen Robertson Director
Jamieson Lewis Lighting Designer
Claude-Michel Schonberg Music and Lyrics Librettist
Works
Text Nationality England
France
Further Information Hailed by Wellington reviewers as an outstanding musical production. First performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in London, 1985.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 191237