The epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption is set against a nation in the throes of revolution…
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Following the success of last year’s Senior Summer Project “The Producers”, Belfast
School of Performing Arts is delighted to announce that we are one of the first Youth
Companies in the UK and Ireland to be granted the rights to the worldwide musical
phenomena, “Les Misérables “ since they were re-released this year. BSPA have
staged this fantastic show before, in fact 10 years ago in The MAC Theatre, and look
forward to introducing the next generation of young performers to its powerful spell.
Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 65 million people world-
wide Misérables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit.
Now adapted for youth performers, Les Misérables School Edition features one of
the most memorable scores of all time and some of the most memorable characters
to ever grace the stage.
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment,
but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole
in the hope of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is
relentlessly pursued by police Inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can
change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must
confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student
revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter.
The summer project will be directed by Peter Corry, who is thrilled to be reviving a
musical which has so much personal memories for him. Peter spent three years in
the formidable role of Inspector Javert both in the West End and UK tour of “Les
Misérables”. He was also the first Producer /Director to receive special permission,
from Sir Cameron Mackintosh, to bring a concert version of Les Misérables to the
SSE Arena in 2001. A production which at the time, was the largest to be staged
anywhere in the world so the project couldn’t be in better hands.
With the enormous talent in N. Ireland, he is excited once again to have the opportunity to put his professional and personal stamp on this world-famous show.
The Les Misérables Team
Peter Corry
Director
With over 25yrs experience in musical theatre both on stage and behind the scenes, he is the perfect person to bring our show to life.
Peter starred as Javert for 3 years both in the West End and UK Tour of Les Misérables and has performed as a singer throughout the world. As a director, he has staged shows which have toured the UK, USA and Europe.
Peter also runs his own company, Peter Corry Productions which is one of the leading entertainment producers in NI.
Peter and his team can’t wait to get started on Les Miserables
Ashley Fulton
Musical Director
Ashley has worked in Musical Theatre and singing for over 20 years as an award-winning vocal coach, musical director, performer and producer.
He is the most successful vocal coach in Northern Ireland. To date, he has had 80 students go onto study at Drama School. This record is unprecedented and the highest number of students to go onto professional training by any individual teacher in the UK.
Ashley is the director of BSPA Voices and was musical director for 4 of BSPA’s former summer productions
Show Info
5 shows at MAC Theatre Belfast
Dates: 24 – 26th August 2023 (Sat Matinee)
Ages: 12 – 18 years (open to all)
Auditions
Young Cossette/ young Eponine and Gavroche. Age 8-11 years ( these parts will be audition only) For more info click the link below https://forms.gle/E4dwgK4XaVdYfQ9C6
Auditions will be held on Sunday 2nd April
Please note: as usual, our BSPA Senior Summer Youth Project is open to everyone
(not just BSPA)