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Post by Buff on May 6, 2009 14:23:35 GMT 11
Encore have annonced that Liz Bennett will direct their 2010 production of Les Miserables with Matt Dudfield as MD. Auditions will be in August to start rehearsing in October. Buff  |
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Post by biggirlnow on May 7, 2009 19:43:28 GMT 11
Could someone tell me whether Matt Dudfield is just conducting or doing the full MD job?
Thank you.
biggirlnow
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Lana
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Post by Lana on May 7, 2009 22:19:54 GMT 11
As Buff said, he's MD.
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Post by biggirlnow on May 7, 2009 22:23:57 GMT 11
OK. Thanks for confirming that. biggirlnow |
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Post by encoretheatre on Jul 22, 2009 18:06:50 GMT 11
Beyond the barricade is there a world you long to see?
Based on the Victor Hugo classic of the same name, Les Misérables has become one of the world’s most popular musicals. This theatrical masterpiece has been translated into 22 languages and professional productions have been seen by over 50 million people in 38 countries. It has won numerous awards throughout the world, including 8 Tony Awards.
Set against social and political struggles in Nineteenth Century France, the fugitive Jean Valjean is mercilessly tracked by Javert, who is possessed by the pursuit. Their sprawling saga takes us from the Parisian underworld, with all the colour and villainy of Dickensian London, to the excitement and high romance of the student revolution on the barricade.
For close to two decades audiences have been thrilled and inspired by this wonderful version of Les Miserables, which is set to one of the most memorable and dramatic scores ever written. I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, ‘Do You Hear the People Sing?, Stars and Bring Him Home are among its many highlights which have moved audiences to standing ovations performance after performance.
Here is your chance to be a part of the Les Miserables phenomenon.
Auditions will be held August 7, 8 & 9. Call Jamie on 0433 999 248 or email encoretheatre@hotmail.com for audition kits and bookings.
March 2010 @ Princess Theatre. Bookings open in August 2009.
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Post by encoretheatre on Aug 11, 2009 10:21:07 GMT 11
LES MISERABLES AUDITION RESULTS
Auditions for Encore's production of Les Miserables have concluded.
Around 100 people registered to be part of the Les Mis audition process which will see a cast of 50+ become part of one of the most anticipated returns to the Launceston stage.
Thankyou to all who took auditioned and it was apparent that many roles could have been cast many times over.
Les Miserables - March 12-21 2010 Princess Theatre
School Matinee Performance: Thurs 18th March 12pm
MEET THE CAST:
JEAN VALJEAN John de Jong
JAVERT Dean Cocker
FANTINE Di Briffa
COSETTE Heidi Cooper
MARIUS Matthew Garwood
ENJOLRAS Travis Hennessey
EPONINE Natalie Bramich
THENARDIER Ross Marsden
MADAME THENARDIER Belinda King
YOUNG COSETTE Nikia Breen & Maggie Bowman
GAVROCHE Alistair Stubbs & Harrison Collis Oates
FEUILLY Nicholas Tolputt
COMBEFERRE Toby Dadson
COURFEYRAC Bart Welch
GRANTAIRE TBA
JOLY Alex Thompson
PROUVAIRE Tom Richards
LESGLES James Ballard
BISHOP OF DIGNE/ALTERNATE VALJEAN Christopher Bryg
FOREMAN John Allan
OLD WOMAN Jennifer Whawell
BAMATOBOIS Mark Horner
Girl # 5/EPONINE U/STUDY Zoe Jensen
YOUNG EPONINE Sheridan Collis Oates & Holly Stubbs
STUDENT & MALE ENSEMBLE Zander Wells
STUDENT & MALE ENSEMBLE Jarrad Enniss
STUDENT & MALE ENSEMBLE James Briffa
MALE ENSEMBLE/ALTERNATE BISHOP OF DIGNE Jason King
MALE ENSEMBLE
Jamie Hillard
Mark Horner
Peter Santamaria
Leigh Enniss
John Morgan
FEMALE ENSEMBLE/FANTINE U/STUDY Lee Brient
FEMALE ENSEMBLE
Suzanne Parkinson
Wendy Huett
Pam Corrick
Trish van Galen
Belinda Dicker
Susie Fisher
Carolyn Welch
Hannah Shaw
Bronte Leonard
Hannah van Galen
Liz Sly
Michelle Rainbow
Courtnee Johnston
Georgina Harvey
Dani Zolnierczak
Bonnie Harris
Liz Corrick
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Post by Buff on Aug 11, 2009 11:09:48 GMT 11
Congratulations to everyone cast! There's not as many return performers as Ii thought there might be but some excellent performers there (a lot of people I don't know too!) I'm really looking forward to hearing Valjean and Javert go at it vocally! I've got quite a bit of nervous energy right now. Just want to get stuck into the show! Buff |
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Post by encoretheatre on Aug 20, 2009 7:44:29 GMT 11
LES MISERABLES TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Yes, tickets are now available from the Princess Theatre Box Office or online at www.theatrenorth.com.au for the anticipated return of Les Miserables. For an strictly limited period we are offering EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICES for all tickets sold until October 31st: ADULTS $28, CONC/GROUPS $24, CHILD $16 From November 1st, prices will revert to Adults $35, Conc/Groups $30, Child $20 Season Dates: Opening Night - Friday 12th March 2010 7:30 pm Performance 2 - Sat 13th March 2010 1pm Performance 3 - Sat 13th March 2010 7:30 pm Performance 4 - Sun 14th March 2010 4 pm Performance 5 - Tues 16th March 2010 7:30 pm Performance 6 - Wed 17th March 2010 7:30 pm Performance 7 - Thurs 18th March 2010 7:30 pm Performance 8 - Fri 19th March 2010 7:30 pm Performance 9- Sat 20th March 2010 1pm Performance 10 Sat 20th March 2010 7:30 pm IMPORTANT NOTICE - The role of Jean Valjean will be played by Christopher Bryg for the following performances: Sat 13th March 1pm and Thurs 18th March 7:30 pm. |
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Post by Buff on Oct 26, 2009 9:22:07 GMT 11
Yesterday was the cast's first rehearsal. What a massive sound! If that's what we sound like first up, imagine how good it's going to be by march next year! If you want good seats, plan to book now. As well as paying early bird rates, you're more likely to get the seats you want. Sales have started and every show has seats sold already. Get in quick! Buff |
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Post by biggirlnow on Oct 26, 2009 20:19:57 GMT 11
I'm looking forward to seeing Les Mis again. It was so good last time.
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Post by Buff on Feb 2, 2010 9:34:01 GMT 11
The boys on the barricade had their first shot(!) at using the guns last night. Lots of fun - a few Rambos in the bunch. The funniest reaction was Director Liz who wanted to hear how loud they were. She jumped a mile when she heard it and didn't want to hear any more! Buff |
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Post by Buff on Feb 23, 2010 8:56:09 GMT 11
The funniest reaction was Director Liz who wanted to hear how loud they were. She jumped a mile when she heard it and didn't want to hear any more! I've been roundly told off by Liz for posting that! ;D If you are at all thinking of coming to see the show - book now! Tickets are going fast. Some shows have around 40% of tickets sold already. Buff |
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Post by biggirlnow on Mar 2, 2010 21:33:58 GMT 11
I've got my tickets and I'm looking forward to seeing this great show again. Really looking forward to hearing John de Jong do Valjean again. He was so great last time.
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Post by Buff on Mar 12, 2010 16:03:26 GMT 11
Opening night tonight! After a great response from the preview performance audience, the cast, crew and orchestra are ready to go! If you are planning to go and haven't booked tickets yet, get in now. Tickets are selling fast. For example, over 300 were sold on Monday alone! www.theatrenorth.com.au/ to buy online. Buff |
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Post by encoretheatre on Mar 15, 2010 14:44:20 GMT 11
LAUNCESTON AUDIENCES ARE STORMING THE BARRICADES! 5,500+ tickets already gone!!
And here's why with the FULL crit' from The Examiner's Marcus Bower:
Theatre Review by Marcus Bower.
The Examiner, Sunday 14 March 2010
Encore Theatre Company hit all the right notes on Friday when it presented Les Miserables at The Princess Theatre. Directed by Liz Bennett and boasting a cast of seasoned singers and an equally skilled production team, Les Mis shone on opening night.
One of the great musical melodramas of its time it is an epic tale of love, sacrifice, oppression and hope set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. Given its theatrical pedigree and the artistic demands this show presented, comparisons would and could be made; however, Bennett’s production was, on nearly every level, an extremely polished and professional affair.
It is to Encore’s credit that this musical possessed a look, a sound and a feel that lifted it to new heights in local musical theatre. While it could be argued that the singing occasionally outshone the acting and that some of the work was too declamatory, the energy, commitment and attention to detail were unquestionable.
Bennett, along with the indefatigable Matt Dudfield and the equally talented Di Summers harnessed and directed the talents of a cast that rose to the musical challenges put forward by Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg and Herbert Kretzmar. Dean Cocker was outstanding as Javert while Natalie Bramich, Ross Marsden, Travis Hennessey and Matthew Garwood had a marvellous presence and invested their characters with feeling and conviction. John de Jong and Di Briffa had complete control of the musical score while Belinda J King’s reprise of Madame Thernadier was a crowd pleaser and Heidi Cooper was perfectly cast as Cosette.
The talented and vocally secure company had a superb theatrical platform on which to perform thanks to the work of Lighting Designer Darren Willmott and Set Designer James Walker. The look they were able to create and in particular the atmospheric lighting states Willmott devised to compliment Walker’s sets were simply outstanding. Add to this Win Gray and Amanda Papworth’s work as Costume Coordinators and the picture within the proscenium was complete.
Bennett’s Les Miserables was in so many ways a triumph. It was a sweepingly lyrical and emotionally charged production that has raised the bar - yet again - in local musical theatre. Encore Co-Production Managers Jamie Hillard and BJ King have clearly invested a great deal of time and money into this production and it shows.
Les Miserables runs until this Saturday and is a musical experience not to be missed.
CONGRATS TO THE ENTIRE LES MIZ TEAM ;D
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