Les Misérables – Hull New Theatre
I was not surprised when the applause rang out at the Hull New Theatre on Friday evening for the spectacular that is Les Misérables.
What did surprise me, however, was that the applause from the audience in the jam-packed theatre started before the show had even begun after a disembodied voice reminded us to turn off our phones and enjoy the show.
Let me start my review by showing my appreciation for the amazing stage setting which brought to life the uprising by the poor of Paris, in 1832.
Marvellous costumes, dramatic lighting, sounds and rousing music from talented musicians conducted by Ben Ferguson, all helped to create a production that took my breath away.
But all the above would be nothing without actors who, to a man, woman and child (or children in this case, stars of...