ONE of the most critically acclaimed theatre productions of all time is set to come to Thornbury next week as the students of Northavon Youth Theatre Company unveil their rendition of Les Misérables.

Set in the 19th Century and based on the novel by Victor Hugo, “Les Mis” tells the story of an ordinary man: Jean Valjean, who has been emasculated and deprived of human emotion by the harsh treatment he has received.

All this changes as a result of a chance encounter with ‘a man of God’ and the rest of his life is chronicled against a background of unrest and insurrection, caused by extreme poverty and hunger.

The slightly abridged version, which will take the stage of Thornbury’s Armstrong Hall from March 27-31, will see the fruits of the students’ labours come to life, having overcome the challenges posed by the professional show in lighting, scenic design, construction, wardrobe, make up and music.

The cast has been working hard to master complicated vocal harmonies and rhythms, plus facing the immense dramatic challenges of depth of characterisation, plus strong emotional involvement. 

Both connoisseurs and newcomers to this melodic, stimulating score, enhanced by a 14-piece orchestra, will savour the opportunity of experiencing a riveting production brought to you by the Company with 14 theatrical awards to its name, plus 42 years’ experience of staging high quality youth productions. 

In 2005 NYTC was one of the first youth companies to stage this iconic musical and played to great acclaim from full houses every night, winning a South-West Rose Bowl for Best Youth Production, and sending a number of its cast members on to successful professional careers, so there is great excitement building!

Tickets are already on sale and can be booked online by visiting www.nytc.org.uk, calling 07980 543691, emailing bookings@nytc.org.uk, or from Cadman Wealth Planning Ltd in Thornbury on on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 10am to 1pm.

Northavon Youth Theatre Company’s production of Les Misérables will be at Thornbury’s Armstrong Hall from March 27-31, nightly at 7.30pm.