Oaks Park were so lucky to have been given an opportunity to attend Les Miserables' first ever student only performance. When we arrived, we were delighted to be shown our seats in the front three rows of the stalls no less, and we were each given a complimentary programme to take home.  Once the orchestra struck up and the house lights went down, we were fully immersed into the world of the French Revolution and able to see in great detail the superb acting and singing, as well as the work of the conductor and orchestra.

After thunderous applause, we were treated to an after-show talk, with Claude-Michel Schönberg – one of the two original writers of the French musical adaptation of the novel, which developed in to the musical we know today. 

There was a post-show question and answer session with members of the cast and crew, and we were given a very special insight into the numerous different careers there are in this production including, wigs, costumes, directors, fight directors, make up, stage crew, lighting, sound and many more, over 40 in fact!

What came across more clearly than anything else was the joy felt by all of the company in working creatively as a cohesive team, in a dynamic and progressive industry.

Jack G, Year 7 said, “The show was amazing and a once in a lifetime opportunity. We had an amazing view and it was full of action.”

Thank you to all staff who attended to make the day go smoothly.

Mrs Townsend