Get set for a
remarkable and enjoyable classic musical, Les Miserables running with packed
houses at the magnificent Queen’s Theatre! The award winning London show
features memorable score in a quasi operatic style. The mesmerizing London show
is a complete treat for the theatre lovers as it is full of comic moments,
battles and undoubtedly a complete roller coaster ride.
The classic
London show is recommended for kids above 7 because of its subject matter. The
popular award
winning musical Les Miserables, also known as ‘Les Mis’ has become one
of the world’s longest running musical. The show is still hugely enjoyed by
theatre lovers and certainly one of the favourites in London’s West End.
In the year
1985, Les Mis made its debut with lukewarm reviews. However, after being
transferred to the Barbican theatre and then to the Queen’s theatre,
the show became a huge hit. The popular show is adapted from the epic Victor
Hugo’s French novel. The heart touching saga is set against the Revolutionary
France and revolves around the plight of convict Jean Valjean. With its
colourful mix of characters that are being etched from every part of society,
the show has some mesmerizing score by Alain Boublil with lyrics by Claude
Michel Schonberg. Some of the chartbusting musical numbers of the show are ‘I
Dreamed a Dream’, ‘On My Own’ and ‘Bring Him Home’.
The award
winning London musical has witnessed performances from some of the talented
cast such as Sierra Boggess, Danielle Hope, Alfie Boe and Ramin Karimloo. With
its powerful saga, soul-stirring songs and spectacular production, the show is
a must watch for people of all age groups.
The popular Queen’s
Theatre is located on the Shaftesbury Avenue. This is one of the most visited streets
for theatre as abode of some of the renowned theatres. The venue has wonderful
options for eating, drinking and entertainment, whereas nearby Soho features
huge network of bars and restaurants. Chinatown is also located at a walking
distance from the theatre renowned for lip smacking Chinese eateries.
Leicester Square
and Piccadilly Circus are also located at walking distance from the theatre.
You can also take a stroll around Covent Garden featuring wide array of shops,
museums and theatres. The popular theatre is positioned at an easily accessible
location and can be commuted via various modes of commutations such as buses,
tubes, taxis and cars.
For those who
are planning to visit the theatre via tubes need not worry as the nearest
station is Piccadilly Circus. You can also visit the theatre via bus route numbers
14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94 and 159. You
can also hire a taxi or drive a car as nearest car park to the theatre is on
Brewer Street a 2 minute walk away, and costs £26.00 for 4 hours parking.