As well as relying on the enthusiasm of the pupils, Les Misérables, took an enormous level of commitment from the Performing Arts team who had waited years for a suitable opportunity to showcase Leweston boys as well as girls.
The combined efforts of pupils and staff culminated in a magnificent display of dramatic and musical talent that was well-received by audiences over three nights. There were some outstanding performances by Oliver D as Jean Valjean, Henry B as Javert, and Kiran J as Marius, while Jasmine A and Serena M as Fantine and Cosette equally matched their male counterparts. Two of the youngest performers, Alfie AB and Scarlett R, embraced their roles of Gavroche and Young Cosette to become the perfect role model for those waiting in the wings for their chance to take the spotlight.
But there is no ‘I’ in team and it was the power of a totally committed ensemble that gave this production the power to make grown men weep in their seats… literally! ‘Magnificent…’ ‘Phenomenal…’ ‘Amazing…’ ‘Completely mesmerizing…´’Unbelievably emotional …’ ‘For a minute we thought we had walked in to a West-End production’ are only some of the comments received, but these are reward enough for the cast and crew who are left wondering how to follow what was a truly remarkable production.
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