Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
Synopsis
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.
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Matt Lucas
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Colm Wilkinson
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Michael Ball
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Frances Ruffelle
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Cameron Mackintosh
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Roger Allam
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Claude-Michel Schönberg
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Trevor Nunn
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Alain Boublil
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Nicholas Allott
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Alfie Boe
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John Caird
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Laurence Connor
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Herbert Kretzmer
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James Powell
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Mark Shenton
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Tracy Stiles
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Weston
- Original Title
- Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Ben Weston, Nick Vaughan-Barratt
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Ben Weston
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What is Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream about?
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.
Who directed Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream?
Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream was directed by Ben Weston.
Who stars in Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream?
The principal cast of Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream includes Matt Lucas, Colm Wilkinson, Michael Ball, Frances Ruffelle, Cameron Mackintosh.
When was Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream released and how long is it?
Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.