Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
2010 • Documentary
Ben Weston
Director
Status
Released
Release date
December 29, 2010
Duration
60 Min
Language
en
Popularity
1.077
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.
Cast
Matt Lucas
Colm Wilkinson
Michael Ball
Frances Ruffelle
Cameron Mackintosh
Roger Allam
Claude-Michel Schönberg
Trevor Nunn
Alain Boublil
Alfie Boe