PACKEMIN PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ...
Les Miserables
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
( Riverside Theatre )
14 February 2020 - 29 February 2020
Packemin Productions and Riverside Theatres present
A Packemin Production
LES MISÉRABLES
Riverside Theatres will transport you to nineteenth century France as Packemin Productions—the team behind hit productions of Mamma Mia!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Shrek, Wicked, Legally Blonde and Phantom of the Opera—brings one of the world's most iconic musicals, the multi-award winning classic, Les Misérables to the stage in February 2020.
Based on Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables is a poignant, emotional story that follows ex-convict Jean Valjean's lifelong struggle for redemption after being imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. Once released he remains an outcast of society and in a stroke of desperation breaks his parole to gain his freedom. Police inspector Javert vows to hunt him down and bring Valjean to justice.
Set amidst the political upheaval of a developing France, accompanied by a heart-wrenching score, including some of the most well known musical theatre hits such as I Dreamed A Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home and One Day More, Les Misérables is a must-see classic that will stay with you for years to come.
Production Team
| Director |
Luke Joslin |
| Musical Director |
Peter Hayward |
| Choreographer |
Madison Lee |
| Make-up Designer |
Karen Lamont-Barnett |
| Costume Co-ordinator |
Audrey Currie |
| Associate Director |
Courtney Cassar |
| Associate Musical Director |
Rachel Kelly |
Starring
| Daniel Belle |
as Valjean |
| Robert McDougall |
as Javert |
| Georgia Burley |
as Cosette |
| Prue Holloway |
as Madame Thenardier |
| Ben Jancetic & Josh Dickenson |
as Gavroche |
| Taylor Swan, Kiana Krizak & Charlee Kwintner |
as Little Cosette / Little Eponine |
Full Cast List
| Valjean |
Daniel Belle |
| Madame Thenardier |
Prue Holloway |
| Gavroche |
Ben Jancetic & Josh Dickenson |
| Little Cosette / Little Eponine |
Taylor Swan, Kiana Krizak & Charlee Kwintner |
| Combeferre |
Iosefa Laga'aia |
| Courfeyrac |
Cameron Shields |
| Jean Prouvaire |
Dominic Lee Lindsay |
| Valjean Understudy |
Iosefa Laga'aia |
| Javert Understudy |
Morgan Cleary |
| Fantine Understudy |
Bridget Woolnough |
| Eponine Understudy |
Isabelle Lim |
| Cosette Understudy |
Jacqui Dwyer |
| Madame Thenardier Understudy |
Jenna Wooley |
| Enjolras Understudy |
Cameron Shields |
| Marius Understudy |
Sam Harmon |
| Inkeeper's Wife |
Felicity Amos |
| Factory Foreman |
Morgan Cleary |
| Factory Girl |
Jenna Wooley |
Ensemble
Mark Aggar, Bernadette Alcorn, Felicity Amos, Cameron Bajraktarevic-Hayward, Kate Betcher, Johnathan Brown, Laura Bunting, Sophy Carol, Morgan Cleary, Elizabeth Cornwell, Joshua Dormor,Paul Duncan, Sarah Isaacs, Tom Kelly, Rachael Mayrick, Jim Mitchell, Chloe Obreza, Adam Ring, Bethany Rose, Matthew Simmons, Kathryn Solomou, Shannon Thomas, Zoe Tidemann, Emma Whiteley, Madeleine Wighton, Isobel Lim, Bridget Woolnough
Reviews
★★★★ " It is faithful to its origins and evidences painstaking endeavours by Joslin and his team to ensure no detail in the intricate and evermoving narrative is lost." - Tim Garratt, Theatre People
"Les Misérables, the classic from Boublil and Schonberg, is vividly brought to life at Riverside Theatres by Packemin Productions. This is an excellently produced version of the loved show. It will attract new and old fans alike..." - Paul Nolan, Sydney Arts Guide
"Daniel Belle as Jean Valjean was an absolute triumph. Belle's performance was captivating in every moment, performing with strong introspection and dedication. 'Bring Him Home' showcased an exceptional range, with floating high phrases interspersed with rich, thunder-like richness. Belle led this brilliant ensemble through the triumphs and tribulations of Val Jean, and earned the production a standing ovation during his bow." - Lily Stokes, Theatre Travels
"This is a brilliant production! The standing ovation it received on opening night was thoroughly deserved. The direction is brilliant. The voices are superb. The action is dramatic. It is everything a production of Les Misérables should be..." - Carol Wimmer, Stage Whispers
"4 and a half stolen loaves of bread...It has...a merciless thrum of epic to intimate storytelling which propels the audience to its feet for curtain calls and out into the street with a hum and a tear wiped away." - Judith Greenaway from Reviews by Judith and Friends
