21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Dream come true for Ayrshire youngster after being cast in Les Misérables
Niamh Lee will take to the stage as Little Cosette in Les Misérables at The King's Theatre in Glasgow from April 23 until April, 27.
Kilmarnock's own Niamh Lee is looking forward to captivating audiences once again, having been cast as Little Cosette in the huge upcoming production of Les Misérables at The King's Theatre this week.
In collaboration with Pantheon Theatre Glasgow, Glasgow Light Opera Club (GLOC), PMOS, and Theatre South Productions (TSP), The Lyric Club is thrilled to present Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, 'Les Misérables' as part of the nationwide 'Let The People Sing' project celebrating 40 years of this iconic show.
The project will see 11 community-wide productions of Les Misérables mounted across the UK, with the Scottish performances at The King's Theatre from April 23 until April 27.
Based on Victor Hugo's timeless novel, Les Misérables tells a powerful story of love, redemption, and revolution, set against the turmoil of post-revolutionary France.
And 10-year-old Niamh describes working on Les Misérables as "a dream come true".
Niamh has been attracting national attention following her starring lead role as Annie at The King's Theatre in January 2025, where critics and audiences alike hailed her performance as "exceptional and captivating".
Niamh is the youngest of three talented sisters, all of whom share a love for performing. But even among such a creative household, her passion has always been evident.
From a young age, she showed an incredible ability to express deep emotion through song and dance — a skill that has set her apart in the competitive world of musical theatre.
Niamh trains and rehearses tirelessly to hone her craft, attending Take A Bow in Kilmarnock and Janice Marshall Stage School in Irvine, where she has developed her singing, dancing, and acting skills.
Les Misérables production brings together an exceptional calibre of performers, some of whom have worked on West End and UK touring productions, making this an incredible learning experience for the young actress.
One of the most exciting surprises for Niamh has been meeting her chaperone, who happens to be a very talented professional singer Niamh used to admire and follow online.
What started as starstruck fan admiration has now blossomed into a genuine and special friendship, and Niamh feels incredibly lucky to have such a supportive and inspiring mentor during this process.
She said: "The whole cast are just amazing.
"Everyone is so talented, and they've been so kind to me.
"I'm learning so much from them, and I feel so lucky to be part of this show. Hearing them at rehearsals is amazing, and I can't wait for the audiences to see this show."
Niamh is especially excited to perform in Les Misérables as it is her beloved papa's favourite musical.
She said: "I've grown up listening to my papa and then my big sisters sing the great songs from Les Mis and so to now be a part of this show is really exciting.
"I enjoy all the songs and just love singing them at home and in the car. I know my papa will be supporting me all the way and singing along with me in the audience as he knows every single word."
Her parents Kristine and Barry, expressed their gratitude for the love and support Niamh has received.
Barry said: "The encouragement from everyone has been incredible once again."
"After the success of Annie, and the huge support Niamh received during that period, people have been very kindly reaching out from all over, and it means the world to us and to Niamh.
"Niamh is just loving every minute of another incredible experience, and we are very proud of her hard work and commitment to the many hours of rehearsals.
"She is surrounded by a truly exceptional team and cast and is very lucky to have the opportunity.
"Les Misérables is the world's longest-running show for a reason – it's a true heavyweight musical, and we are all looking forward to taking our seats and enjoying the show this week, it promises to be very special."
Amid the excitement of her latest role, Niamh has also taken time to honour the memory of her beloved ballet teacher, Miss Katie, who sadly passed away last year.
Niamh said: "Miss Katie always believed in us.
"She encouraged me and my sisters to be our best and always cheered us on. I know she's watching, still cheering me on just like she always did."
Her family echoed this sentiment, adding that Miss Katie's encouragement was instrumental in shaping and nurturing Niamh's love for performance from a young age.
The dedication and passion that Miss Katie instilled in her young dancers lives on in Niamh's performances today.
