Les Miserables Young Stars.
Sat, 30 June 2001, 10:50 amGill1 post in thread
Les Miserables Young Stars.
Sat, 30 June 2001, 10:50 amRockingham Theatre Company's production of Les Miserables, which I saw on Friday the 29th of June, featured some definite stars of the future.
Kyle Tudor as Gavroche was excellent and it is no suprise that he performed the same role in the 1999 professional production of Les Mis in Perth (and the NZ tour). Russ Pirie as Thenardier was about 20 years too young for the role but he was so good that I could easily ignore that fact. Alan Tapper was very well cast as Marius. He is a well-rounded performer, his voice is delightful and he played Marius with lovely sincerity.
Another stand-out performance for me was by one of the ladies in the on-stage chorus. (She sang one of the Whore solos and wore a green feathery hat). She had an outstanding voice and was a shining performer. I wanted to hear her sing more but alas that was her only solo bit.
I must also mention fourteen year-old Emily Green, who played Eponine. This young lady, who wants a career in musicals, could very well have a bright future ahead of her as she gains more experience and grows more confident.
It was obvious that much hard work and love went into this very enjoyable production. Congratulations Eileen, cast and crew on Les Miserables and RTC on your 100th show.
Kyle Tudor as Gavroche was excellent and it is no suprise that he performed the same role in the 1999 professional production of Les Mis in Perth (and the NZ tour). Russ Pirie as Thenardier was about 20 years too young for the role but he was so good that I could easily ignore that fact. Alan Tapper was very well cast as Marius. He is a well-rounded performer, his voice is delightful and he played Marius with lovely sincerity.
Another stand-out performance for me was by one of the ladies in the on-stage chorus. (She sang one of the Whore solos and wore a green feathery hat). She had an outstanding voice and was a shining performer. I wanted to hear her sing more but alas that was her only solo bit.
I must also mention fourteen year-old Emily Green, who played Eponine. This young lady, who wants a career in musicals, could very well have a bright future ahead of her as she gains more experience and grows more confident.
It was obvious that much hard work and love went into this very enjoyable production. Congratulations Eileen, cast and crew on Les Miserables and RTC on your 100th show.