Les Miserables
Les Miserables is a musical that hasachieved legendary status all over the world. It is based upon the19th century book by Victor Hugo.
Where can I see it?
Les Miserables is playing at The Queen’s Theatre, 51 ShaftsburyAvenue, London W1. The theatre is close to Piccadilly CircusUnderground station with the nearest mainline rail connection beingat Charing Cross.
What is it about?
An embryonic concept album first appeared in Paris in 1980 but wasnot a success. This was then picked up and turned into an Englishlanguage stage musical, debuting in London at The Barbican in 1985.Often called simply LesMis, the show has played ever since and isone of the most successful stage musicals of all time. Itessentially tells the story of a number of poor downtrodden peoplein France during the earlier decades of the 19th centuryimmediately following on from Napoleon. A story of crime,redemption, rebellion and hope, with an inspirational score.
When?
Performances are held:
- Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm;
- Wednesday and Saturday – matinées at 2.30pm.
Times and availabilities may vary.
Why you should see this
Victor Hugo’s original book is widely considered to be one of thegreat masterpieces of literature. The story of oppressed anddeprived people struggling to overcome the pressures of theirsociety is inspirational. Set during the period of the Frenchmonarchy’s restoration after Napoleon I, it follows the story of acriminal attempting to reform and those around him. The charactersnot only struggle against their environment but also their ownpersonal natures and inclinations.
This is not a tale where everyone, even the main characters, isnecessarily nice in the conventional sense. It is about realliving and breathing people and this musical works all thebetter for that.
Things to do nearby
The Queen’s Theatre is located in London’s Theatreland and it isclose to many of the other attractions and amenities to be enjoyedon London weekend breaks. It is about equidistant from PiccadillyCircus and Leicester Square, with their huge numbers of restaurantsand bars, providing cuisine and culture from all corners of theglobe. Oxford Street and Regent Street shopping is withincomfortable walking distance, as is Covent Garden.
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