May 2006

Les Miserables

Mis is a Big Hit

THIS is the BMOS Youtheatre’s most expensive production with a superb specially constructed set including revolving stage and an impressive interlocking barricade. More than 30 youngsters, aged between nine and 18, provide a performance to match the surroundings in the hit musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. It is a difficult task for the talented kids, but how they rise to the occasion, brushing aside a couple of technical gremlins on opening night to earn a tremendous standing ovation. Richard Bateman leads from the front as former chain gang convict Jean Valjean, with Ashley Deeming a Powerful single-minded Inspector Javert, and Sam Wheway in sparkling form as the crafty bar owner Thenardier, aided and abetted by Natalie O’Conner (Madame Thenardier). Danni Jayes (Eponine) and Laura Gretton (Fantine) sing beautifully, and there are fine contributions from Robert Copper (Marius), Alex Gibbs (Enjolras), Heather Gibbs (Cosette) and Robert Bateman (Gavroche). The battle scene, with rifle volleys and skilful lighting effects, add to the enjoyment of a cracking show directed by ALAN HACKETT, with Andy Turners musical direction.

Paul Marston

The Birmingham Evening Mail

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