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Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream

  • December 2010
  • 1hr

  • Documentary
  • Directed by

    Nick Vaughan-Barratt,

    Ben Weston,

    Starring

    Matt Lucas,

    Colm Wilkinson,

    Michael Ball,

    Frances Ruffelle

    ...

    Les Miserables is the world's best-loved musical. It has been seen by 57 million people and in 2010 celebrated its 25th anniversary with its two largest ever productions at London's O2 Arena. Matt Lucas, a lifelong fan of 'Les Mis', was invited to fulfil his dream of performing in these shows alongside more than 300 stalwarts from previous productions. This documentary tells the story of a musical that many thought would fail, but which became a worldwide phenomenon with unforgettable songs like I Dreamed A Dream. We follow Matt as he prepares for the performance of a lifetime, we hear from those involved with the show's creation, including Cameron Mackintosh and Michael Ball, and of course we enjoy wonderful moments from the show itself.