Les Miserables Reviews

Matthew from London, UK

A HUGE DISSAPOINTMENT

I went to see Les Miserables convinced that it's long run meant that it was a good show. It most definitely is not. The music is bland, the lyrics rhyme childishly and some of the singing is awful. If you like music and theatre, as I do, then go to an opera and see it done properly.

Michael London from London, England

DISAPPOINTING

First saw Les Mis in 1985 at Barbican with Colm Wilkinson,Michael Ball, Patti Lapone, etc. and was blown away. Saw again for 25th Anniversary and was still great. Following reviews of new production was looking forward to new version for 21st Century. Immediate thought was this is very small stage. Set seemed dated and flat and with some notable exceptions performances lacked any sense of passion or intensity. Acting was generally poor. Singing was uneven and very loud. Best bits were special effects ( e.g cellar scene) First half seemed very rushed. ( Matinee performance) Went home and listened for first time in years to original (1985) cast recording. Different class. Trevor Nunn's production and staging remembered for fantastic sets and powerful imagery . revolving stage much missed in this production. Not for theatre lovers. Leave this one for the tourists to enjoy.

Shaun Loftus from London, England

BAD. JUST PAINFULLY BAD.

It could be that I saw it on broadway 30 years ago. It could be that I have seen every anniversary special. Or it could be that they subbed in actors? Jean Valjean hit every note precisely. And without passion. And without acting. And with a whole lot of meaningless movement. Fontine was clearly an understudy - and one who clearly hadn't been rehearsed... poor thing. The new staging completely overwhelmed the acting, robbing actors of moments they could have had were not they being cut short by moving set pieces. Thenadier was dialing it in, clearly thinking about his shopping list or after show plans. A standout was Eponine, but even she had a stupid death scene, her death song weakened by whatever idiot told her to twitch her legs throughout. Worst of all no one seemed to trust the music. Comic scenes weren't funny, sad scenes weren't sad, the show has been drained of both pathos and politics. Save your money and watch the movie.

Bill Williams from London,

MARMITE

You either hate it or love it. It is certainly not the best show in the west end.

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