Les Misrables
CANBERRA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents
Les Miserables

21 Feb 2013 to 16 Mar 2013

This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter. His world-view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean at last attains the peace he has sought for so long.
Epic, grand and uplifting, LES MISRABLES packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through pop opera is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. A spectacle on Broadway and in London, LES MISRABLES is equally effective with a minimal set; it is its powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made LES MISRABLES a popular masterpiece.
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Venue
ERINDALE THEATRE
Ticket PricesDuration
200 minutes (includes interval)
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Creatives Jim McMullen Jim McMullen
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Cast Dave Smith Dave Smith
Jean Valjean

Dave has been performing in musical theatre for around 15 years in over 20 shows playing such roles as Claude in Hair, Action in West Side Story, Julian Marsh in 42nd Street, Galahad/Various in Spamalot and most recently Jean Valjean in Les Miserables

Dave has also moved into performing opera making his operatic debut in December 2011 in the role of Nemorino in the Canberra Opera Workshops production of Donizettis The Elixir of Love for which he received critical acclaim for his performance. Daves next operatic role was the beautiful, but very demanding Mozart tenor role of Tamino in The MagicFlute.

Dave has recently moved to Sydney to persue a career in performing and is working with the acclaimed soprano Ghillian Sullivan

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