For the
accommodation of wheelchairs, there is considerable widening of doorway in the
Queen’s Theatre! For those who are wheelchair and scooter users can have
entrance via the fourth side door positioned on Wardour Street. In the row D of
Dress Circle, there are level transfers. For level access, there are places in
loge 1 and 2. It would be ideal for wheelchairs who are maximum 1m in length,
whereas 64 cm in width.
Mobility is very
limited as it is 18 steps from the foyer up to the Dress Circle, whereas 21
steps down to the Stalls. Assistance dogs are also permitted inside the
auditorium and can be looking after by the theatre management if needed.
Theatre is also equipped with an infra-red system along with 12 head sets. With
an astounding occupancy, Queens Theatre is
categorised mainly into three sections as Stalls, Dress Circle and Upper
Circle. For those who are looking for best viewing seats must opt for seating
in stalls.
The venue is
ideal location for the visitors and tourists as it positioned near Leicester
Square, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden. There are huge number of shops,
bars and restaurants. Former cast member of Les
Miserables, Soprano, and Victoria Farley has also participated in the 25th
anniversary celebrations at the O2 held in the year 2010! Currently, she is
working in the classical/jazz crossover style recording tracks.
Interestingly,
revival of Les
Miserables in the year 2006 met a lukewarm response. However, this
year’s revival has another story to tell as the classic heart touching dark
revolutionary saga has clicked with both the critics and masses. Original debut of the musical from the novel
was a great hit on Broadway followed by the mediocre 2006 performance.
The story of Les
Miserables revolves around Jean Valjean who has been sentenced to an unjust
nineteen years for stealing bread. The role is portrayed by immensely talented
Ramin Karimloo, whereas the role of Inspector Javert who is after the fugitive
Valjean, is performed by Will Swenson with perfection.
Under the superb
direction of James Powell and Laurence Conner, the show is a complete treat for
theatre lovers. The dark saga Les Misrables is a complete treat for theatre
lovers and running with packed houses at the Queens Theatre London
Westend!
