A few weeks ago
Esther and I went to see
In Canterbury
This is a show that I have loved
My whole adult life
My friend and I used to listen to Les Mis
While getting ready to go out
On a Saturday night
When we were in Sixth Form
We used to watch the cast concert
And I had always wanted to see the show live
My first chance came in 2005
A pupil from the school where I was teaching
Was cast as Little Cosette in The West End
And we had a staff trip to see her perform
Esther’s love affair with Les Mis
Started from watching the BBC search for Dorothy
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Over The Rainbow
Which we watched on You Tube through Lockdown
Esther is a huge fan of Danielle Hope
Who won the show and went on to play Eponine in Les Mis
To be able to see this amazing musical
On tour at our local theatre
Was hugely exciting for Esther and I
I loved preparing Esther for the show
Going through the storyline
The history
The characters
And of course, all the wonderful muscial numbers
The show was amazing
I was one of the first to my feet
For a well deserved standing ovation at the end
It was a fantastic production
Of an incredibly moving show
It was a brilliant experience to share
With my eldest daughter
And I hope that we will go together
To see Les Mis again when we have the chance
Every member of the cast gave an outstanding performance
The ensemble numbers were breathtaking
And the staging was wonderful
The solo numbers were so powerful
Dean Chisnall as Jean Valjean
Was beautiful
An incredible voice that moved me deeply
Nic Greenshields as Javert
Was striking
A huge intense character
And what a voice!
Esther and I adored Siobhan O’Driscoll
As Eponine
She was fierce and vulnerable
Strong but fragile
She was perfect
I also have to mention the little boy
Who played Gavroche (on 4th October)
He was hugely talented and owned the stage
He made us laugh and smile
And he broke our hearts
A star of the future I am certain!
There are so many magical moments in this show
Esther and I loved the big ensemble numbers
At The End Of The Day
Look Down
Do You Hear The People Sing?
One Day More
These numbers cannot fail to stir you
To make you want to sing
Make you feel a part of something special
Then there are the more intimate solos
That pull you into the story
And make you feel with every part of your being
I Dreamed A Dream
On My Own
Bring Him Home
Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
Musical theatre at its absolute best
Les Miserables is a must see
It is on at The Marlowe
For four more days
See it if you can
You will not regret it
I am certain that you will be up on your feet
At the end of the show
And urging everyone you know
To see it too
Go and hear the people sing
They will fill your heart with love