Final tickets on sale for hit musical Les Misérables in Carlisle
Les Misérables is currently playing to packed houses in London's West End as well on a world tour, but Cumbrian audiences can enjoy the show on their own doorstep when StagedRight Youth Theatre ends their 20th anniversary year with a spectacular production of the show.
With The Sands Centre reopening being in doubt, the award-winning group took the decision many months ago to stage the show for a second year at the Garden at Eden Marquee within Eden Golf Club.
Director David McNeill said: 'This time last year we couldn't be certain that The Sands Centre would be open again by July and thank goodness we made the decision to book the Garden at Eden.
'Whilst we very much look forward to getting back to The Sands, our audiences and students have embraced the marquee and this year we are building raked seating and literally turning the venue into a 400-seat theatre complete with dressing rooms and full lighting and sound.
'We have even had to build our own stage set to fit the venue and the idea is that audiences feel as if they have stepped into a French Street with Bisto café, wine bar and snacks'.
StagedRight has twice previously presented Les Misérables but with the show celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, it was felt to be the 'perfect musical' for audiences and to showcase the talents within StagedRight.
The production features a cast of almost 90 young people with a live 16-piece professional orchestra to accompany the actors as they sing the world-famous score including One Day More, On My Own and I Dreamed a Dream.
David continued 'If you loved the film or have never seen the show before, this is an experience you will never forget.
'Les Misérables has a real heart and touches everyone who sees it'.
Last year's production of Barnum won the highest accolade in amateur theatre being awarded Best Musical Production in the UK by the President of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association.
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StagedRight invests more than £50,000 to stage a weekend of 5 performances and relies on ticket sales, sponsorship and fundraising to break even.
David said: 'We need your support.'
The production takes place from Friday, July 18 until Sunday, July 20 with matinee and evening performances.
To book visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/stagedright-carlisle or telephone 0333 666 3366.
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