Les Miserables

Presidents’s Note On behalf of CLOC nine awards including the coveted Production And such is the appeal of this show,CLOC Musical Theatre,it gives of theYear. has attracted a cast of superb quality,many me great pleasure to In fact it was our first production of of whom have played leading roles with us welcome you to the Les Misérables in 1993 with Chris Bradtke as and other companies,all of whom wanted National Theatre Director that set CLOC on the path to where the opportunity to be part of this special we are today.Although much has changed production. Melbourne for one since 1993,one major factor has not and that As much as our audiences have been looking of the most popular is the dedication and loyalty of our audiences, forward to seeing this show with great musicals of all time, many of whom continue to support CLOC to anticipation,so has our dedicated CLOC the acclaimed new this very day. team been thrilled to work on it,with many production of Boublil But what is it that makes Les Misérables one giving up days and hours to contribute their of the most popular musicals in history,with part to the spectacle you will witness tonight. & Schönberg’s more than 65 million people worldwide Indeed,it is only through these passionate legendary classic having seen the production? Much could be volunteers and their love of theatre that we Les Misérables. made of the powerful storyline of redemption, are able to continue to produce affordable Based onVictor the characters that draw you in to the story and accessible first class entertainment to the Hugo’s landmark novel about social but for me,you can’t look further than the widest possible audience. Against a backdrop change and political revolution in 19th century unforgettable and enduring songs. of a tough economic climate and rising France,Les Misérables packs an emotional A musical of this calibre and significance costs,CLOC continues to stand proudly as a punch that has thrilled audiences all over the needed a stellar production team and we are not-for-profit community theatre company, world and now it is your turn. thrilled to have assembled an award winning striving to produce the highest quality theatre When over 400 auditionees applied to be and talented group led by director Chris with resources and budgets a fraction of cast in this show last November,we knew Bradtke who has returned for his second professional shows. expectation would be high and as opening production of Les Misérables with CLOC, Once you have enjoyed this performance, night has approached,the excitement from twenty four years after he directed our first we invite you back to join CLOC this our cast,crew and production team has production.Joining Chris is Musical Director October as we change pace and present the continued to build. Since it first premiered in Andy McCalman,with choreographed groundbreaking and poignant Broadway Melbourne at the Princess Theatre in 1989,it is movement byWendy Belli,who both return smash hit A Chorus Line.We look forward to a remarkable feat that almost 28 years later after last joining CLOC (and Chris) with seeing you then. Les Misérables is still as popular as ever as a The Phantom of the Opera.We also welcome new generation of audiences is introduced to backVictoria Horne (Costume Design), Cameron Osborne this indelible story. BradAlcock (Lighting Design) Marcello Lo President Tonight we present our second production of Ricco (Sound Design) and DavidWisken CLOC Musical Theatre Les Misérables, following on from the success (Wig/Make-Up Design),after their amazing of last year’s Jesus Christ Superstar, which was achievements for our recent productions of widely lauded and admired as an artistic and Wicked and Jesus Christ Superstar. technical triumph,and which was recognised by the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria with PAGE 2 ~ Les Mis´erables

CLOC Musical Theatre Presents A new production of BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG’S A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Based on a novel by VICTOR HUGO Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER Original French Text by ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATEL Additional material by JAMES FENTON Adapted and originally directed by TREVOR NUNN and JOHN CAIRD Orchestrations by JOHN CAMERON Original London Production by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Starring Mark Doran, Shaun Kingma, Kirra Young, Emily Morris, Daniel Mottau, India Morris, Scott Hili, Melanie Ott, Matthew Green, Ben Jason-Easton, Lachlan Young, Charlotte Barnard,Ava Rose Houben-Carter Ian Andrew, James Ash, Ric Birkett, Carolyn Bruce, Owen Clarke, Emily Crawford, Brent Dillon, Nicole Free, Lauren Holcombe, Michelle Hunt, Rachel Juhasz, Dion Kaliviotis, Jason Marrow, Lauren McCormack, Todd Morgan, Elise Naismith, Amelia Ropé, Tim Ryan, Blair Salmon, Jon Sebastian,Allie Sutherland, Rachael Whitelaw, Robbie Wilton, Geordie Worland Chris Bradtke Andy McCalman Wendy Belli Director Musical Director Choreographed Movement Brenton Staples Victoria Horne David Wisken Set Designer Costume Designer Wig & Make-up Designer Brad Alcock Marcello Lo Ricco Lighting Designer Sound Designer Sandra Davies Grant Alley OAM Debbie Osborne Bernard Hedger Stage Manager Technical Director Production Manager Stage Director Assistant to the Director Sally Martin Melinda Peebles,Victoria Horne Jodie Lawson Set Painter Costume Co-ordinators Props Co-ordinator MAY 12 - 27, 2017 The National Theatre Melbourne 20 Carlisle St., St. Kilda Les Misérables is licensed by Hal LeonardAustralia Pty Ltd PAGE 3 by arrangement with Music Theatre International and CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD All performance materials supplied by Hal LeonardAustralia

Director’s Note DIRECTION On the day,in 1985,when Herbert Kretzmer of personal morality versus righteousness, Barbican Theatre in October 1985,that he began work on the lyrics for Les Misérables, Kretzmer,an avowed atheist,says,“… you has gifted the world with the longest running he posted reminder notes on his pin-board: don’t have to believe in what you’re writing so West End musical in history.How fortunate “Tell the story,distil the essence of the long as you believe with every sinew that your am I to have had the pleasure of directing novel in song,never stray from the mood characters believe it”. So much of the success this,my third production of Les Misérables, and thrust of the original text,stay close to of this extraordinary theatrical event is owed twenty four years on from directing the first Hugo”.Kretzmer,the long-time theatre and to this remark.The poetry of the lyrics,their for CLOC.It has afforded me the occasion television critic for London’s‘Daily Mail’,had sincerity and sonority,combined with the to find new subtleties and opportunities for been hired by Cameron Mackintosh to re- artful power of music,allow for rightful fresh interpretations.But,like Kretzmer,my imagine a two-hour,French-language,sung- comparison with grand opera.It is not by note on the pin-board has not changed.It through tableau vivant.In collaboration with coincidence that we discern the echoes of reminds me to“tell the story and never stray the originators of the piece Schönberg and Verdi and Puccini. from the mood and thrust of the original text, Boublil,the co-directors Nunn and Caird,and What an art there is to writing a lyric, to stay close to Hugo.”And what a wonderful fellow theatre critic and poet James Fenton, to expressing such intensity of emotion story it is to tell! Kretzmer set about his task.It took him five within the constraints of the bar,achieving My thanks to all at CLOC. My admiration for intensive months to re-imagine the original the perfect synchronisation of music the remarkable talents of Musical Director material,to“translate”the French lyrics into with storytelling,character and moment. Andy McCalman,Set Designer Brenton an English version and to add a further one Furthermore,what an art there is in Staples,Choreographed MovementAssistant third of play. transferring mood into another culture such Wendy Belli,Costume DesignerVicky Unlike the spectacle that contemporary that it continues to resonate - same emotions Horne,Production Manager/Assistant to theatre goers have come to know,the original but different sensibilities. the Director Debbie Osborne,Production piece began at the factory gates,ended at the How fortunate are we,lovers of musical Assistant Karen Greenwood,Audio and barricade and concentrated its narrative on theatre,that Cameron Mackintosh came to Lighting Designers Marcello Lo Ricco and the love story between Marius and Cosette. learn of the Les Misérables concept album BradAlcock,Stage Manager Sandra Davies, Kretzmer,however,recognised the need for a produced by Schönberg and Boublil.A work Hair and Make-Up Stylist DavidWisken and grander event,one which,as his modest note inspired by an innovative British,biblical, Set Constructors headed by GrantAlley.My reminded him,stayed a little closer to Hugo. rock opera and based on an exhaustingly final thanks to this wonderful cast,who,with He understood the theatre goers’need for long,French classic.Mackintosh happened their enthusiastic energy,their skill and their strong operatic substance; for the thrill that upon it at a time when a risky musical love of performance,have breathed new life comes from the sweep of historical event; for adaption of an academic’s collection of into this musical phenomenon.My invitation the delight we find in human folly,strength poems about cats was filling theatres to you,the audience,is to enjoy this new of character,passionate belief in a cause; for worldwide.How fortunate that he recognised production of the inspirational Les Misérables characters driven by revenge,martyrdom, the genius of the two Frenchmen,that he as much as I have enjoyed the role I have social injustice,duty and love.In Hugo’s text, brought together the cream of 1980s British played in bringing it to you. the librettist found all this and he found it theatre,that he ignored the critics’poor in abundance.With respect to Hugo’s major reception after the opening night at The Chris Bradtke themes of God-given,transforming love, Director Chris Bradtke for BestActor),taking out the award seven Theatre – Carousel,The Boy from Oz and times. Among his credits are shows such as: Mary Poppins,all three collecting numerous Director Candide,My One and Only,On the Twentieth Lyrebird awards and nominations.  In a career that Century,Chess,La Cage Aux Folles,The In 1993,the first show that Chris directed for spans all aspects of Secret Garden,Man of La Mancha,Beauty CLOC was theVictorian non-professional theatrical production, and the Beast,The Producers,Sweeney Todd, premiere of Les Misérables,which at the time multi award-winning and for CLOC Song and Dance,A Chorus broke box office records for the company and director and actor Line,A Little Night Music,West Side Story, was one of CLOC’s most successful shows.  Chris Bradtke Gigi,Jekyll & Hyde,The Scarlet Pimpernel Eleven years later in 2004,Chris directed has developed (for which Chris won Guild awards for both another record breaking production of an enviable Best Direction and Best Production),The Les Misérables,this time forWhitehorse reputation as one of Boy from Oz,Miss Saigon,High Society,Sunset Musical Theatre. And now,twenty four years Melbourne’s most Boulevard and our world non-professional after his first Les Misérables incarnation with creative,dynamic premiere production of The Phantom of the us,Chris has returned to direct his fourteenth and innovative Opera in 2013. CLOC show - an all new production of music theatre Aside from working with CLOC,Chris Les Mis for a new generation of performers talents.  has also directed plays,musicals,concerts and audiences. Chris began his theatre life as a performer and operas forWhitehorse Music Theatre, of note before making the move into OSMaD, Stonnington City Council and the directing over thirty years ago.  Since National Boys Choir.Most recently Chris has then,his achievements have been truly directed three shows with Babirra Music outstanding – since 1987,he has received an incredible twenty nominations for the Music Theatre Guild’s Best Director (plus one PAGE 4 ~ Les Mis´erables

& DESIGN Andy McCalman Wendy Belli Brenton Staples Musical Director Choreographed Movement Set Designer Andy has a long standing and diverse theatrical Dance in all its forms has formed the markers and Over the past 30 years Brenton has background,incorporating playing in orchestras, milestones of Wendy’s life - studying,teaching, performed in,stage managed,crewed,built performing on stage,musically directing, choreographing and performing. AsWendy scenery and more recently designed and directing and teaching. He also sits as a Director Bent she commenced ballet training with the painted sets for many musical and repertory on the Board of Directors for theAustralian late Marie Cumisky (well known as a theatre theatre companies. He was a Life Member NationalAcademy of Music. choreographer),before moving to theVictorian and Past President of Whitehorse Musical Originally from Ballarat,where he is a Life College of theArts. After graduating in 1989,she Theatre and is a Life Member of the Music Member of Ballarat Lyric Theatre,his musical began to teach classical,jazz and tap classes,while Theatre Guild of Victoria. Many of his more theatre debut was in their production of Grease in beginning her performing career with Festival than 30 set designs have been recognised the role of Doody. Andy also managed to squeeze Theatre Company in 1990,playingAnne in their with Music Theatre Guild awards - among in a very early CLOC performance,as Rapunzel’s spectacularly successful production of La Cage them: Gigi,The Scarlet Pimpernel,Aspects of prince in our 1994 production of Aux Folles. Over the last 27 years,Wendy has Love,Sunset Boulevard and The Phantom Into the Woods.More recently,he treaded the performed and choreographed in musicals with of the Opera (all for CLOC),and Man of La boards again,playing Chris in BLOC’s 2015 companies all over Melbourne. Mancha,The Secret Garden,The Producers production of Miss Saigon. Since 1992,CLOC has played a major role in and Elton John’s AIDA (Whitehorse Musical As a musical director,Andy’s work has included shapingWendy’s life. Not only has she performed, Theatre).Some other designs he is most productions of Cats (Music Theatre Guild award), choreographed and/or worked backstage in proud of include Jekyll & Hyde,Shout!,The Chicago,Grease,Hairspray and Rock of Ages. For fifteen CLOC productions but in 1996,while Boy from Oz,Miss Saigon and High Society CLOC,Andy has worked as Musical Director for working as part of the backstage crew for our first with CLOC,and Nine and Les Misérables for Sunset Boulevard (Guild award),The Phantom incarnation of 42nd Street,she met one of our Whitehorse.His most recent designs have of the Opera (Guild nomination),and Legally long-standing floor managers Paul Belli (who is been The Boy From Oz and Mary Poppins for Blonde. still part of our crew,working backstage during Babirra Music Theatre,both times working Andy has a very special relationship with this season as well),and CLOC proudly chalked with Chris. Les Misérables.This isAndy’s fifth production up yet another marriage. Wendy and Paul now of the show,but his first as Musical Director. He have two gorgeous children (Madeline and James) has previously played Enjolras twice and Jean who are already showing signs of following their Valjean twice,notching up two Music Theatre parents’theatrical passions. Guild nominations before winning the BestActor When not dancing,or choreographing,Wendy’s Award for his final portrayal of JeanValjean in life is still all about dance,as she has her own Ballarat’s 2009 production. So clearly this is a Dancewear and Fairy Shop in Berwick,called show close toAndy’s heart. ‘Dance n Dreams’.Wendy’s recent contributions to CLOC have included choreography for The Phantom of the Opera (with Chris andAndy), Lifts Coach for Wicked andAssistant Director for The Drowsy Chaperone. Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 7 Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 5

Victoria Horne Marcello Lo Ricco Costume Designer Sound Designer Vicky has been designing and Marcello is a Melbourne based sound designer specialising creating costumes for nearly 30 in musical theatre whose work can be heard in productions years,specializing in theatre, around Australia. Marcello’s most recent sound designs dance,stage,television,corporate include The Color Purple and The Full Monty (StageArt), and individual guest artists.She Avenue Q (Crown Theatre Perth), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (CenterStage-Geelong), Buddy –The Buddy Holly Story received Guild nominations (Encore-Tasmania), Dogfight (Doorstep), City Of Angels for the two PLOS shows she (WMTC), four productions of Wicked (CLOC, PLOS, designed – Cabaret (2006) Footlight, Encore), four productions of Mary Poppins and Thoroughly Modern Millie (CLOC, Encore, PLOS, Footlight) and four productions of (2008). For CLOC,Vicky The Addams Family (PLOS,WMTC, OCPAC). Marcello has started on the sewing team for received awards for best sound Shout! (2007), and then either for The Phantom Of The Opera, designed and/or coordinated Cats, Miss Saigon, Into The costumes for Hot Shoe Shuffle Woods, Sweeney Todd, Legally (2008-Guild nomination), Blonde, Mary Poppins, The Miss Saigon (2009),Dusty (2010-Guild nomination), Wedding Singer and Hairspray. Fiddler on the Roof (2011),All Shook Up (2012-Guild Marcello studied Performing nomination),Guys and Dolls (2013) and our 100th production Arts at Monash University 42nd Street (2014-Guild nomination). That same year,Vicky and Audio Engineering at SAE competed for the Guild award against herself when she won Institute.Away from the theatre for Babirra’s Crazy forYou. Since 2015,Vicky has designed the Marcello has engineered many costumes for all of CLOC’s productions - Mary Poppins (Guild studio and live recordings for a award),The Drowsy Chaperone,Wicked (Guild nomination) variety of music artists, musical and Jesus Christ Superstar (Guild nomination). Les Misérables is cast recordings and film. Vicky’s lucky thirteenth show with us. Les Misérables is Marcello’s ninth consecutive show with CLOC, after The Phantom of the Brad Alcock Opera, Guys and Dolls, 42nd Street, Legally Blonde, Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone, Wicked and the highly Lighting Designer acclaimed Jesus Christ Superstar, for which Marcello won the Music Theatre Guild award for Sound Design. Brad has over 20 years experience as a professional lighting and vision designer for theatre,musicals,broadcast,concerts David Wisken and other live events.His designs have featured throughout Australia,Asia,the Middle East and Europe,spanning hundreds Wig and Make-Up Designer of productions. In 2007,he co-founded his own lighting and vision production company,BAAC Light.This has allowed him David has been working as a hair to have access to leading edge technologies for stage that are and make-up artist/designer in owned by the company and used exclusively for his designs.Most all genres of live performance for recently,Brad has been the lighting designer for: TinaArena 2016 over ten years. His professional Australia,Dubai,Lebanon and London Tour,RocKwiz Season credits include - The Rocky Horror 14,The LastWaltz Melbourne and Sydney, APRA MusicAwards, Picture Show (Dainty Theatrical), Leo SayerAustralia and New Chicago (GFO),Jersey Boys Zealand Tour and The Simon Australia (Dainty),Wicked (GFO), & Garfunkel StoryAustralian West Side Story (Ambassador and New Zealand Tour. This Group),Mary PoppinsAustralia is Brad’s ninth production for (Disney),Grease (GFO),Rock Of CLOC,after Fiddler on the Roof Ages (Dainty).As Designer - The (2011),All Shook Up (2012), Producers,Jerry’s Girls and La Guys and Dolls (2013),42nd Street Cage Aux Folles (The Production and Legally Blonde (both 2014), Company),and a second production Mary Poppins (2015),and both of La Cage Aux Folles (Quirky Productions).David joined CLOC our 2016 shows,Wicked and Jesus asWig Designer for Dusty - The Original Pop Diva and has since Christ Superstar.Brad received designed hair and make-up for Man Of La Mancha,Fiddler On Guild nominations for both The Roof,Aspects Of Love,Sunset Boulevard,All Shook Up,The productions and deservedly won Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins,The Drowsy Chaperone and Best Lighting Design for JCS. both 2016 productions, Wicked and Jesus Christ Superstar. David had a stellar year in 2016,being recognized and nominated by the PAGE 6 ~ Les Mis´erables Music Theatre Guild for both wig design (Wicked) and makeup design (JCS),and winning for JCS.The multi-talented David also works as a vocal coach and musical director.

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ACT ONE PROLOGUE: 1815,TOULON CAST Innkeeper - Jon Sebastian Innkeeper’s Wife - Carolyn Bruce Jean Valjean has served 19 years on a Jean Valjean / Monsieur Madeleine - Drinkers - Ian Andrew, Owen Clarke, chain gang in prison for stealing some Mark Doran Emily Crawford, Brent Dillon, Rachel bread and then attempting to escape. Javert - Shaun Kingma Juhasz, Lauren McCormack, Todd Morgan, Released on parole, Valjean finds that Guards - Brent Dillon, Scott Hili, Jason Emily Morris, Rachael Whitelaw the ticket-of-leave he must display Marrow, Geordie Worland Bishop of Digne - Ric Birkett condemns him to be an outcast. Only the Convicts - Ian Andrew, James Ash, Owen Sisters - Amelia Ropé,Allie Sutherland Bishop of Digne treats him kindly and Clarke, Jon Sebastian, Matthew Green, Dion Constables - James Ash, Dion Kaliviotis Valjean, embittered by years of hardship, Kaliviotis, Todd Morgan, Daniel Mottau, repays him by stealing some silver. He is Tim Ryan, Blair Salmon, Robbie Wilton caught and brought back by the police Farmer - Tim Ryan and is astonished when the Bishop lies to Labourer - Geordie Worland the police to save him. Valjean sees this Workers - James Ash, Nicole Free, as a sign of redemption and decides to Lauren Holcombe, Michelle Hunt, Dion start his life anew. Kaliviotis, Jason Marrow, India Morris, Elise Naismith, Melanie Ott, Blair Salmon, Robbie Wilton PAGE 8 ~ Les Mis´erables

1823 MONTREUIL-SUR-MER Eight years have passed andValjean,having broken parole and changed his name to Monsieur Madeleine,has become both a factory owner and Mayor of the town.One of his workers, Fantine,has a secret illegitimate child.When the other women discover this,they demand her dismissal.The Foreman,whose advances she has rejected,throws her out. CAST Fantine - KirraYoung Foreman - Tim Ryan Factory Girls - Lauren McCormack,Amelia Ropé, Allie Sutherland,Rachel Juhasz Poor/Workers - IanAndrew, JamesAsh,Ric Birkett, Carolyn Bruce,Owen Clarke,Emily Crawford,Brent Dillon, Nicole Free,Matthew Green,Lauren Holcombe,Michelle Hunt, Dion Kaliviotis,Jason Marrow,Todd Morgan,Emily Morris, India Morris,Daniel Mottau,Elise Naismith,Melanie Ott, Tim Ryan,Blair Salmon,Jon Sebastian,RachaelWhitelaw, Robbie Wilton, Geordie Worland gh Desperate for money to pay for medicines for her daughter, Fantine sells her locket,her hair,and finally herself.Utterly degraded,she gets into a fight with a prospective customer and is about to be taken to prison by Javert when the Mayor arrives and demands she be taken to hospital.The Mayor then rescues a man pinned beneath a runaway cart.Javert is reminded of the abnormal strength of convict 24601 Jean Valjean,who,he says,has just been recaptured.Valjean, unable to see an innocent man go to prison,confesses that he is prisoner 24601.At the hospital,Valjean promises the dying Fantine to find and care for her daughter Cosette.Javert arrives to arrest him,butValjean escapes. CAST Sailors - Dion Kaliviotis,Blair Salmon,Jason Marrow Crones - Nicole Free, Allie Sutherland Pimp - RobbieWilton Captain - JamesAsh Gentleman - Owen Clarke Bamatobois - IanAndrew Constables - Ric Birkett,Tim Ryan Whores - Lauren Holcombe,Emily Crawford, RachaelWhitelaw,Michelle Hunt,Rachel Juhasz, Carolyn Bruce,Lauren McCormack,Emily Morris, India Morris,Elise Naismith,Melanie Ott,Amelia Ropé Clients - Brent Dillon,Matthew Green,Todd Morgan, Jon Sebastian,GeordieWorland Fauchelevant - Todd Morgan Judge - Matthew Green Onlookers - Brent Dillon,Nicole Free,Lauren Holcombe, Elise Naismith,Blair Salmon,Jon Sebastian,RobbieWilton, Rachael Whitelaw Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 9

1823 MONTFERMEIL Cosette has been lodged for five years with the Thénardiers, who horribly abuse and enslave her while indulging their own daughter,Éponine.Valjean finds Cosette fetching water from the well in the dark.He pays the Thénardiers to let him take Cosette away and takes her with him to Paris.Javert still remains onValjean’s trail. CAST Young Cosette -Ava Rose Houben-Carter or Charlotte Barnard (alternating) Mme Thénardier - Melanie Ott Young Éponine -Ava Rose Houben-Carter or Charlotte Barnard (alternating) Thénardier - Scott Hili Gentlemen - Ric Birkett,Jon Sebastian Drinkers - Dion Kaliviotis,IanAndrew,RachaelWhitelaw, GeordieWorland,Nicole Free,JamesAsh,Carolyn Bruce,Owen Clarke,Emily Crawford,Brent Dillon,Matthew Green,Lauren Holcombe,Michelle Hunt,Rachel Juhasz,Lauren McCormack, India Morris,Jason Morrow,Todd Morgan,Elise Naismith, Amelia Ropé,Tim Ryan,Blair Salmon,Allie Sutherland, Robbie Wilton 1832 PARIS Nine years have passed and there is unrest in the city because of the likely demise of the popular leader General Lamarque. He is the only man left in the government who has compassion for the poor.The urchin Gavroche is in his element,mixing with the low life of Paris.Among the street-gangs is one led by the Thénardiers,who set uponValjean and Cosette.They are rescued by Javert,who does not recogniseValjean until he has made good his escape.The Thénardiers’daughter Éponine,who is secretly in love with the student Marius,reluctantly agrees to help him find Cosette,with whom he has fallen in love. CAST Gavroche - Ben Jason-Easton or LachlanYoung (alternating) Women - Elise Naismith,Allie Sutherland,Nicole Free Prostitutes - Carolyn Bruce,Rachel Juhasz,RachaelWhitelaw Young Prostitute - Michelle Hunt Solo Beggar -Amelia Ropé Solo Urchin - Emily Crawford Pimp - Owen Clarke Marius - Daniel Mottau Éponine - India Morris Thénardier’s Gang: Babet - Brent Dillon Brujon - Todd Morgan Claquesous - Jason Marrow Montparnasse - GeordieWorland Cosette - Emily Morris Gents / Constables - Ric Birkett,Tim Ryan Beggars - JamesAsh,Lauren Holcombe,Dion Kaliviotis, Lauren McCormack,Blair Salmon,RobbieWilton,KirraYoung PAGE 10 ~ Les Mis´erables

1832 PARIS At a political meeting in a small café,a group of idealistic students prepare for the uprising they are sure will erupt upon the death of General Lamarque. When Gavroche brings news of the General’s death, the students,led by Enjolras,take to the streets to whip up popular support for the revolution. CAST Enjolras - Matthew Green Grantaire - Jon Sebastian Combeferre - IanAndrew Courfeyrac - JamesAsh Feuilly - Owen Clarke Joly - Todd Morgan Lesgles - Jason Marrow Prouvaire - Brent Dillon Students - Ric Birkett,Dion Kaliviotis,Tim Ryan, Blair Salmon,RobbieWilton,GeordieWorland Girls - Carolyn Bruce,Emily Crawford,Nicole Free, Lauren Holcombe,Michelle Hunt,Rachel Juhasz, Lauren McCormack,Elise Naismith,Amelia Ropé, Allie Sutherland,RachaelWhitelaw gh Cosette has fallen in love with Marius. Although realising that his‘daughter’is changing very quickly, Valjean refuses to tell her of her past.In spite of her own feelings,Éponine brings Marius to Cosette and then prevents an attempt by her father’s gang to robValjean’s house.Valjean,convinced it was Javert lurking outside his house,tells Cosette they must prepare to flee the country.On the eve of the revolution,the students and Javert see the situation from their different viewpoints:Cosette and Marius part in despair of ever meeting again;Éponine mourns the loss of Marius;andValjean looks forward to the security of exile.Meanwhile the Thénardiers dream of rich pickings underground in the sewers from the chaos to come. Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 11

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ACT TWO The students prepare to build the barricade.Marius,noticing that Éponine has joined the insurrection,sends her away with a letter to Cosette,which is intercepted byValjean. Éponine decides,despite what Marius has said to her,to rejoin her love at the barricade.The barricade is built and the revolutionaries defy an army warning to give up or die.Gavroche exposes Javert as a police spy.In trying to return to the barricade, Éponine is shot and dies.Valjean arrives at the barricade in search of Marius.He is given the chance to kill Javert but instead lets him go.The students settle down for a night on the barricade and,in the quiet of the night,Valjean prays to God to save Marius from the impending onslaught.The next day with ammunition running low,Gavroche runs out to collect more and is killed.The rebels are all killed including their leader Enjolras. Valjean escapes into the sewers with the unconscious Marius. After meeting Thénardier,who is robbing the corpses of their valuables,Valjean comes across Javert once more.He pleads for time to deliver the young man to hospital. Javert letsValjean go and,with his unbending principles of justice having been shattered byValjean’s own mercy,he kills himself by jumping into the swollen river Seine. A group of Parisian women come to terms with the failed insurrection and mourn its victims. CAST Army Officer – Jason Marrow Parisian Women - Lauren Holcombe,Lauren McCormack, Elise Naismith,Allie Sutherland,RachaelWhitelaw,Emily Crawford,Rachel Juhasz,Amelia Ropé,Carolyn Bruce,Nicole Free,Michelle Hunt,KirraYoung gh Unaware of the identity of his rescuer,Marius recovers in Cosette’s care.Valjean confesses the truth of his past to Marius and insists he must go away,swearing Marius to secrecy. At Marius and Cosette’s wedding,the Thénardiers try to blackmail Marius.Thénardier says Cosette’s‘father’is a murderer and as proof produces a ring which he stole from the corpse the night the barricade fell.It is Marius’own ring and Marius realises it wasValjean who rescued him that night. CAST Majordomo - Tim Ryan Footmen - JamesAsh,GeordieWorland Maids -Amelia Ropé,Allie Sutherland Wedding Guests - IanAndrew,Carolyn Bruce,Owen Clarke, Emily Crawford,Brent Dillon,Nicole Free,Lauren Holcombe, Michelle Hunt,Rachel Juhasz,Dion Kaliviotis,Jason Marrow, Lauren McCormack,Todd Morgan,Elise Naismith, Blair Salmon,Jon Sebastian,RachaelWhitelaw,RobbieWilton Marius and Cosette go toValjean where Cosette learns for the first time of her own history beforeValjean dies,joining the spirits of Fantine,Éponine and all those who died on the barricades. Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 13

PRINCIPALS Mark Doran Shaun Kingma Jean Valjean Javert Mark has been performing Shaun is one of the most for over 20 years and has well-known,prolific and awarded amassed an impressive talents in the Melbourne music performing resumé of nearly theatre scene,as performer, 40 productions.Highlights director and designer. He has been have included Guys and Dolls recognized by both the Music (Sky Masterton),Sweeney Theatre Guild and Lyrebirds, Todd (Anthony),Cabaret winning numerous awards in all (Emcee),Grease (Kenicke), three areas and being nominated Aida (Radames),Jesus Christ countless times. Superstar (Jesus),Altar Boyz Some of Shaun’s performance credits include: Rent (Collins), (Matt) and his electrifying Kiss of the Spiderwoman performance as The Creature (Valentin),The Boy From Oz in the 2014Australian (Greg),Falsettos (Marvin), premiere production of Assassins (JohnWilkes Booth-Guild award), Frankenstein the Musical, Seussical (Horton),Beauty and the Beast (Beast),Joseph and His directed by our Javert,Shaun Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pharaoh),Jesus Christ Superstar Kingma. (Annas); Mary Bryant (Rufus Morton),Baby (Nick),Oliver! (Bill In 2009,Mark first appeared with CLOC as Chris in Miss Saigon, Sykes),Godspell (Judas),Hair (Claude) and The Mystery Of Edwin and followed this up in 2012 playing the role of Joe Gillis in Sunset Drood (Jasper). Boulevard. Both these performances garnered BestActor Guild As a director,Shaun’s credits include: Frankenstein,Next to nominations and both productions were directed by Chris Bradtke. Normal (Guild award),Singin’In The Rain,La Cage Aux Folles, The This is Mark’s second production of Les Miserables.In 2006,he Hatpin,Ozmade Musicals,Tomorrow Morning,Aida, Return to played Enjolras in Dandenong Theatre Company’s production,for the Forbidden Planet,Is There Life After High School?,and A Funny which he received a Best SupportingActor Guild nomination. That Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. was when Mark was far too young to contemplate the role of his For CLOC,Shaun has worked as both actor (Jekyll & Hyde,The dreams,JeanValjean.Now,eleven years later,Mark finally has his Scarlet Pimpernel-Guild award,both productions directed by Chris chance to play the role which he has coveted for all those years. Bradtke) and director (Blood Brothers,Man of La Mancha,Aspects of Love and most recently,Jesus Christ Superstar,which Shaun both directed and designed,and which was nominated for a record 17 Guild awards,winning 9,including Production of theYear). Shaun clearly has a passion for Les Miserables,and especially for the role of Javert,as this is his third time playing the role. His first appearance was inWhitehorse’s 2004 production (directed by Chris Bradtke),for which he received a Guild nomination. Then,in 2009, he repeated the role inWindmill’s production,this time winning the Guild award for BestActor.And now,thirteen years after he first picked up his police baton,Shaun once again prepares to meet his destiny as the haunted and doomed Javert. PAGE 14 ~ Les Mis´erables

Kirra Young Fantine Lived, studied and worked in London for several years. Post Graduate Diploma in Performance (Musical Theatre) – Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London. Attended Trinity School of Acting. Recipient of RADA Shakespeare award (silver). Performed with London Contemporary Voices. Has appeared in musicals, operas, plays, and voiceover, both here and in the UK. CLOC: First CLOC show. Other shows: La Boheme (London), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena), My Favourite Year (K.C. Downing), Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (Tracey), Moby Dick! The Musical (Esta), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Shy), Chess, Godspell (Robin), Captain Finn and the Pirate Dinosaurs (Pearl – TV cartoon series). And another thing…: Works as a singer, actor, voiceover artist and pilates instructor. India Morris Eponine At 18 years of age, our youngest adult cast member. Completed Year 12 the week of our auditions. Has 16 years of advanced dance experience with the Jazz Centre School of Performing Arts and M3 Dancehouse, and has danced overseas in performances and competitions. Has worked as a model. CLOC: First CLOC show. Other shows: Principal artist in Stage Masters productions,Victorian State School Spectacular, school productions (including Tracy Turnblad-Hairspray, Elle Woods-Legally Blonde, Purity-Anything Goes, Little Red Riding Hood-Into the Woods, Carmen Diaz- Fame, Princess Fiona-Shrek the Musical Jr). Principal vocalist in 2016 David Jones Christmas concert. Appeared in two educational videos to promote mental health with Headspace. And another thing…: Taking a gap year after finishing high school. Daniel Mottau Marius Trained at the Victorian College of the Arts, is a graduate of The Australian Film and Television Academy, and is an extensively trained lyric tenor, specialising in classical voice. Spent three seasons as Resident Lead Tenor for the Victorian Concert Orchestra. CLOC: Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus-2016, Guild nomination). Other shows: Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik), Les Misérables (Courfeyrac), The Pirates of Penzance (Frederic), West Side Story (Tony), Funny Girl (Nick Arnstein), The Light in the Piazza (Fabrizio), Romeo and Juliet (Benvolio), Grease 2: Live in Concert (Johnny), Time Warp: Rocky Horror Show Tribute (Brad), The Balinese Princess (The King-Asian Tour), A Broadway Christmas (lead singer-Hong Kong). And another thing…: Works as an Executive Manager with a large hotel chain. Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 15

Scott Hili Emily Morris Thénardier Cosette Has made his mark as a performer, Originally from Adelaide, with a Diploma of Musical choreographer, designer and director Theatre from NIDA, and qualified in Estill Voice and has received nominations for Training. Has studied acting, both Lyrebird and Guild awards for trained in ballet, jazz, tap, acting, direction, choreography and contemporary dance, hip hop and ballroom, has worked in children’s set design.Was nominated for Best entertainment and as an extra in Director for PLOS’ 2016 production film and TV. of Miss Saigon. CLOC: First CLOC show and first CLOC: Jesus Christ Superstar show in Melbourne. (Annas-2016), Mary Poppins Other shows: The Front (Gertie - workshop and then world (Chairman of the Bank/Admiral premiere,Adelaide Cabaret Boom-2015), 42nd Street (Bert Festival), Pirate Pandemonium Barry-2014), Guys and Dolls (Nathan (Adelaide Fringe), Seven Deadly Detroit-2013), The Phantom of the Opera (Monsieur Sings (Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Firmin-2013), Sunset Boulevard (2012), Miss Saigon Festival), Once Upon a Time (2009), The Scarlet Pimpernel (2006), A Chorus Line (Cinderella), Eugene Onegin (Co-Opera, S.A.). (1998). And another thing…: Works as a speech pathologist Other shows (a small selection): Professional- in a primary school. Billy Elliot, Sugar (The Production Company), Beauty and the Beast (Lefou-Music Theatre Guild Matthew Green award), Oklahoma!(Ali Hakim), 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (William Barfee), Pippin (Leading Player), Sweet Enjolras Charity (Big Daddy), Jesus Christ Superstar (Herod). And another thing…: Works as a myotherapist and Studied at the Rehearsal Room, Melbourne Acting studying social work. School, Red Stitch and Los Angeles Film School. Television appearances include guest/supporting Melanie Ott roles on Neighbours, Underbelly, The Pacific. Madame Thénardier CLOC: First CLOC show. Other shows: Oklahoma!, Is a genuine triple threat, who has South Pacific (both with worked extensively around Victoria The Production Company), and beyond, in both professional and Ozmade Musicals (Magnormos non-professional musical theatre. Productions), Eureka Recently added choreographer to her The Musical (Melbourne credits, for PEP productions’ Spring International Festival of the Awakening (2016). Arts), Eurobeat (Melbourne CLOC: Legally Blonde Comedy Festival), The Wild Blue (Elle Woods-2014), 42nd Street (David-written and directed (Peggy Sawyer-2014, Guild by Anthony Crowley), Friday nomination), All Shook Up Night Drinks (Nick-Ginger Lime (Natalie-2012, Guild nomination), Productions), Angels with Dirty Hot Shoe Shuffle (April-2008). Faces (Chris-9 Minds Productions). Other shows (a small selection): The Boy from Oz And another thing…: Is a loyally x 2 (Liza Minnelli/Trio), The Wedding Singer x 2 tragic and tragically loyal Richmond supporter. (Holly/Linda), La Cage Aux Folles (Anne), Timewarp: Rocky Horror Tribute (Magenta), Cats (Bombalurina), A Chorus Line (Cassie), Reefer Madness (Sally), Rent x 2 (Mimi), Grease (Cha Cha), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ruth), The Pirates of Penzance (Edith), Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy Seldon). And another thing…: Works as executive assistant to a senior real estate sales executive. Will be choreographing Reefer Madness for PEP Productions in October 2017. PAGE 16 ~ Les Mis´erables

Ben Jason-Easton Ava Rose Houben-Carter (Gavroche) (Little Cosette/Little Eponine) Spent five years at Stage Left Performing At 9 years old,Ava Rose is our Arts School. Appeared as Gavroche in youngest cast member. the Melbourne and Perth seasons of Sir CLOC: First CLOC show. Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Misérables. Other shows:  Sang at Bunyip and CLOC: Jesus Christ Superstar (2016). Pakenham Xmas Carols (2015/16), Other shows: The Music Man (Winthrop- Beauty and the Beast (Chip),Wizard three music theatre awards nominations), of Oz (munchkin),The Jungle Book Les Misérables (Gavroche),Oliver! (Mowgli),runner-up in Star Search (TheArtful Dodger) (two music theatre Grand Final. awards nominations),Hairspray And another thing…: In Grade 3.  (Corny Collins). Apart from performing,Ava Rose And another thing…: Ben is 13 years old enjoys gymnastics,swimming, and inYear 7. And he is a major chocaholic! playing piano and horses. Lachlan Young Charlotte Barnard (Gavroche) (Little Cosette/Little Eponine) A current student at Stage Left Performing Charlotte attends theYoung Arts School and Studio Kiki Dance Australian Broadway Chorus School. Just finished performing in the (YABC) and the Jane Moore Melbourne season of Kinky Boots. Academy of Ballet. CLOC: First CLOC show. CLOC: First CLOC show and first musical theatre production. Other shows: Kinky Boots (young Other shows:  Concerts withYABC, Charlie),school productions -Beauty Jane MooreAcademy of Ballet,and and the Beast,Peter Pan. at school. And another thing…: Lachlan just And another thing…:  Charlotte is turned 11 and is in Grade 5. 11 years old and in Grade 6.  Charlotte loves rollerblading,drawing,reading and looking after her guinea pigs. Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 17

COMPANY Carolyn Bruce Ian Andrew Originally from Perth,was a regular and prominent member of CLOC for A recent arrival fromAdelaide,with a PhD in many years until she stepped away for music studies (composition),a diploma in another production – motherhood. musical theatre – and an advanced diploma She returns for her twelfth CLOC show. in French! Has worked with the Gilbert CLOC: Jesus Christ Superstar (2016), and Sullivan Society of SouthAustralia, Sunset Boulevard (2012),The Boy from Oz (Trio-2008),The Scarlet both as lead performer and musical Pimpernel (2006),Steel Pier (Rita director,as well as the State Opera of Racine-2005,Guild nomination), South Australia. Jekyll & Hyde (2005),Pippin CLOC: Jesus Christ Superstar (Pilate, (Fastrada-2003),My One and Only Guild nomination-2016). (2002),Gotta Sing,Gotta Dance (1999),A Chorus Line (Diana Other shows: A Little Night Music Morales-1998,Guild nomination),Singin’in the Rain (Henrik),Little Women (Laurie), (Kathy Seldon-1998). The Secret Garden (Dickon), And another thing…: Works as corporate partnerships Les Misérables (Jean Prouvaire). manager for a not-for-profit organization and is proud mum to And another thing…: Works as a singer/pianist/ daughter Lily,aged 7. music teacher/lecturer,and as a software developer. Emily Crawford James Ash Has a Bachelor of Music (Classical A classically based performer,who has Voice) from the Melbourne performed regularly with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Opera Company and the Gilbert and (Melbourne University),as well Sullivan Society of Victoria. First foray as anAdvanced Diploma of into the world of contemporary musical Music Performance (Jazz and theatre. Contemporary).Has performed CLOC: First CLOC show. withVictorian Opera and with Other shows: Anna Bolena,Tannhäuser, the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of The Abduction from the Seraglio,Maria Victoria.Was part of the Opera Stuarda,Der Freischütz,The Pearl Fishers, ScholarsAustralia 2013/14 program. La Traviata,Fidelio (all with CLOC: First CLOC show. Melbourne Opera). Other shows: Grease (Rizzo),Oliver! (Nancy),Pirates of Penzance And another thing…: Works as a (Mabel),My Fair Lady,Jesus Christ Superstar,Kiss Me Kate, pharmacist at Monash Medical Centre. Annie GetYour Gun. And another thing…: Interests include car racing, Ric Birkett motorbike and horse riding. Played Little Cosette in Dandenong Theatre Company’s 2006 production of Les Mis. (Bishop of Digne) Owen Clarke Has been involved in theatre in regional Victoria and Melbourne for more years Hails from Dublin,Ireland,where than he is willing to admit. This is Ric’s first he has a Bachelor of Music,Post show,however,as the“oldest cast member”. Graduate Diploma in Education CLOC: The Drowsy Chaperone (Music) and a Musical Theatre (Feldzieg-2015),42nd Street (Julian Diploma from the London College Marsh-2014),Pippin (Charlemagne-2003), of Music. Toured as a member of Company (Larry-1999). the Irish Choral Ensemble (Anuna) Other shows (a small selection): and lead singer of a Top 40 band. Les Miserables twice (JeanValjean – CLOC: First CLOC show. Shepparton and Bendigo; regional award Other shows:.Rent (Collins) – first show inAustralia in 2016. winner and Guild nominations for both And another thing…: Works as a performances),Chess (Anatoly-Guild teacher at a Special Developmental nomination),Into the Woods,Evita,Jesus Christ Superstar. School. And another thing…: Works as a partner in a city law firm. PAGE 18 ~ Les Mis´erables

Brent Dillon Michelle Hunt First show in Melbourne.Has a Bachelor Hails from Utah in Salt Lake City,and now of Music Theatre from the Central calls Melbourne home. Queensland University Conservatorium CLOC: The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet van of Music. der Graaff-2015,Guild nomination). CLOC: First CLOC show. Other shows:Worked as a singer,dancer, Other shows:.Rent (Mark Cohen), choreographer,teacher and model with Guys and Dolls (ArvideAbernathy), HollandAmerica Cruise Lines and Chicago (Mary Sunshine),City of in the USA. Angels (Dr Mandril),Brigadoon (Angus And another thing…:Worked for three MacGuffie),Chess (Vigand),Hairspray years as an entertainer on a cruise ship, (Corny Collins),Sweeney Todd where she met her British beau.Now (Adolfo Pirelli),Mary Poppins works in events management and runs (Von Hussler),Beauty and the Beast, the Jazz department at the National Joseph…Dreamcoat (Gad). Theatre Ballet School. And another thing…:Has just relocated to Melbourne from Queensland. Rachel Juhasz Nicole Free Over the last fifteen years,has performed lead roles in nearly twenty productions Has a Bachelor of Music (Performance - around Melbourne musical and non- ClassicalVoice) from Monash University, musical theatre companies. and is a member of the Melbourne CLOC: High Society (Liz Imbrie-2009), Chamber Choir. My One and Only (2002). CLOC: The Phantom of the Opera (2013). Other shows (a small selection): Other shows:Has performed with the TheAddams Family (Alice Beineke), NewYork Master Chorale,Gilbert & Stepping Out (Mavis),The Drowsy Sullivan OperaVictoria,Lyric Opera and Chaperone (Mrs Tottendale),A Little Night Victorian Opera. Music (MrsAnderssen),Cabaret And another thing…: Works as a speech (Sally Bowles),Nunsene (Sister Mary pathologist and is currently studying RobertAnne),Anything Goes for her PhD. Since her previous CLOC (Reno Sweeney),Kiss Me Kate appearance,Nicole is now the proud (Lois Lane),High Society (Tracey Lord). mother of baby Gilbert aged 9 months. And another thing…:Works as a primary school teacher and is a Judy Lauren Holcombe Garland devotee,having written and performed a one woman cabaret, Has a Bachelor of PerformingArts My Judy Journals,about her idol. (Theatre and Performance)-Monash Performed this show at the 2011 University,AMEB Grade 7 Classical Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Voice (Naomi Osborne),dance training from a young age (SFD) with certificates Dion Kaliviotis in jazz and ballet. CLOC: Wicked (2016). Is a graduate of Monash University, Other shows:TheWinter’s Tale majoring in Theatre and Philosophy. (Cleomenes),The Pirates of Penzance CLOC: First CLOC show. (The Production Company-Intern),Cats Other shows:.I,Timon (movie), (Jemima). TheWedding Singer (Sammy), And another thing…:Works as a West Side Story (Doc). personal trainer/fitness instructor,and And another thing…:Works swim school administrator.Hopes to part-time as a creative forAgents of work professionally as a performer. Spring innovation company. Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 19

Jason Marrow Elise Naismith Has a Bachelor of Music Theatre Has a double degree Bachelor of Music (VCA) and Foundation of Music (ClassicalVoice) and Bachelor of Theatre (VCA). PerformingArts-Monash University. CLOC: First CLOC show. CLOC: Wicked (2016), The Phantom of Other shows: West Side Story, the Opera (2013). City of Angels,Dreamsong,Carousel, Other shows: The Mystery of Edwin A Little Night Music (Henrik/Frid). Drood (role of Edwin Drood,Malvern And another thing…: Works as a Theatre Company/Athenaeum-Lilydale vocal coach at his own schoolVocal Theatre Company 2015), Endurance and atActing Batboy The Musical (Shelley). Performance Studio. And another thing…:Works as the talent agency manager at Ministry of Dance and Lauren McCormack as ExecutiveAssistant to Jason Coleman. Has a Bachelor of Music - ClassicalVoice Amelia Ropé (Melba Conservatorium of Music). A prolific performer in the Melbourne A graduate of the National Theatre Drama theatre scene,who has appeared in twenty School. Was a member of a Disney productions over the last twelve years. children’s Group JAAM,which toured CLOC: Sunset Boulevard (2012),Fiddler Australia andAsia.Lived,worked and on the Roof (Hodel-2011),Man of La performed in London,where she was Mancha (2010),Dusty (2010),High Society a finalist in the BBC Radio 2Voice of (2009). Musical Theatre. Other shows (a small selection): CLOC: Legally Blonde (Vivienne-2014), Pygmalion (Eliza Doolittle),The Mystery The Boy from Oz (Trio-2008), of Edwin Drood (Rosa Budd),Guys and Hot Mikado (Pitti Sing-2002), Dolls (Sarah Brown),Once Upon a Mattress Crazy forYou (Polly-1999), (Winifred),Gypsy (Dainty June),Carousel A Chorus Line (Judy Turner-1998). (Carrie Pipperidge-LyrebirdAward,2013), Other shows:City of Angels, The Producers Annie (Grace Farrell-2013),A Little Night (Ulla),Assassins (Emma Goldman), Music (Anne Eagerman-2011),Oklahoma! Songs for a New World (Woman 1), (Laurey-2009),Aida,Seussical (Bird Girl), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey). Cats (Jellylorum). And another thing…:Works in And another thing…: Has over twenty marketing,and is also a dog trainer,which five years of dance training and experience she put to good use during our production through competing in and coaching of Legally Blonde! calisthenics. Works as a primary school teacher. Tim Ryan Todd Morgan Originally from Ballarat,where he began his musical theatre From New Zealand,where he graduated involvement. with a Bachelor of PerformingArts, CLOC: First CLOC show. majoring inActing,and where he also Other shows: Anything Goes appeared in a production of Les Mis. (Captain Strong),Young CLOC: First CLOC show. Frankenstein (The Monster), Jesus Other shows: Musicals - Working- the Christ Superstar (Pontius Pilate). Musical,Assassins,Spring Awakening.Plays And another thing…: Works as – Things not to do after a Break up, a teacher at St James College,East 37 Ways to Say I’m Gay,The Choir, Bentleigh,and has directed,written, Gorgeous Bastard,Stop Making Sense. designed and produced several TV – Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, school productions. Shortland Street (NZ soap opera). And another thing…: Performed for a year in Witches in Britches Theatre Restaurant. Now works as a sales manager for a major hire car company. PAGE 20 ~ Les Mis´erables

Blair Salmon Rachael Whitelaw Originally from Palmerston North, Originally trained as a psychologist, New Zealand.Has studied tap dancing for working in schools. nine years (with the legendary Isabelle Ryan CLOC: Dusty (Reno-2010), The Scarlet and herAcademy of Tap,and The Broadway Pimpernel (Marie-2006), Jekyll & Hyde Dance Studio in NewYork),as well as jazz (2005),Mack & Mabel (2004). and vocal performance. This is Blair’s Other shows: The Producers (Ulla), seventh consecutive CLOC show. The Witches of Eastwick (Alex), CLOC: Jesus Christ Superstar (2016), Beauty and the Beast (Featherduster), Wicked (2016),The Drowsy Chaperone West Side Story,42nd Street. And another thing…: Moved to (Robert Martin-2015),Mary Poppins Vanuatu for several years,running a (2015),Legally Blonde (Kyle-2014), resort and performing in cabaret. 42nd Street (2014). Now works as Events Manager at Other shows (Aust):Singin’in the Rain Kooyong Tennis Club. (featured dancer-2013). And another thing…: Works as an IT Robbie Wilton consultant. Graduate of Patrick Studios full-time Jon Sebastian professional development dance course. CLOC: Jesus Christ Superstar (2016), A veteran of the Melbourne music theatre scene,who Wicked (2016),Guys and Dolls (2013). is notching up his 44th show in 28 years (and 12th Other shows: Heathers,The Witches of Eastwick,Hair,Hairspray,Cats, CLOC appearance). Annie (Rooster),Little Shop of Horrors CLOC: Wicked (Dr Dillamond-2016), Mary Poppins (Park Keeper-2015), (Orin),Pippin,High School Musical. Legally Blonde (Professor Callahan-2014), And another thing…: Works as a 42nd Street (2014),Guys and Dolls (Sky sales representative. Masteron-2013),The Phantom of the Opera (Monsieur Reyer-2013), The Boy from Oz Geordie Worland (PeterAllen-2008),The Scarlet Pimpernel (Farleigh-2006), Jekyll & Hyde (2005), A Originally from Sydney. Was a semi-finalist in the Chorus Line (Gregory Gardner-1998),Singin’ 2010 Rob Guest EndowmentAward. in the Rain (Don Lockwood-1998). CLOC: The Phantom of the Opera (2013), Other shows (a small selection):Titanic- Sunset Boulevard (2012). The Musical (Ismay), Evita (Juan Peron), Aida (Zoser),Tick,Tick,..BOOM! (Jon-Guild Other shows: Rock of Ages (Hertz), nomination), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere- Footloose (Rev Shaw),Miss Saigon, Guild nomination). The Music Man (Barbershop Quartet), And another thing…: Works as an IT consultant. Is The Wild Party ( Eddie),42nd Street a member of the CLOC committee,working as the (Pat Denning),Company (David). marketing co‑ordinator. And another thing…: Is the Founder Allie Sutherland of The Collective Theatre Company and was Executive Producer for their Originally from Ballarat. Moved to Melbourne 2014 production of Parade.Is now to study and appeared in several UMMTA production manager for newly (University of Melbourne Musical Theatre Association) productions,and was then formed Music Theatre Melbourne, appointedArtistic Director. A graduate of the which will be presenting Jon English’s Paris at the Melbourne Showfit Musical Theatre course. Recital Centre in July. Works in CLOC: The Phantom of the Opera (2013), civil construction management. Sunset Boulevard (2012). Other shows: Parade (Lucille Frank), Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 21 Carousel (Julie Jordan),The 25th..Spelling Bee (Logainne),I LoveYou,You’re Perfect, Now Change (Jennifer),City of Angels (Oolie/Donna),You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy),Sweeney Todd. And another thing…:Works as a criminal defence lawyer.

MUSICAL NUMBERS Act 1 Act 2 Toulon, 1815 The Streets of Paris,the eve of the insurrection,1832 Prologue Chain Gang,Javert,Valjean,Farmer,Labourer, Building the Barricade Enjolras,Javert,Students,Marius,Eponine Innkeeper, Innkeeper’s Wife, Bishop, Constables The Rue Plumet Eponine,Valjean The Factory at Montreuil,1823 The Streets of Paris On My Own At the End of the Day The Poor,Foreman,Workers,Fantine,Valjean Eponine I Dreamed a Dream Fantine The Barricade on the Rue deVillette The Red Light District Sailors,Prostitutes,Crones,Fantine,Pimp, Javert at the Barricade Javert,Enjolras,Gavroche,Students, Lovely Ladies Bamatabois,Javert,Valjean Marius,Eponine,Valjean, Army Officer Onlookers,Valjean,Fauchelevant,Javert,Valjean Runaway Cart Valjean The FirstAttack Sentries,Enjolras,Feuilly,Lesgles, Who am I? Grantaire,Valjean,Javert The Hospital The Night Feuilly,Grantaire,Students,Marius, Fantine’s Death Valjean,Enjolras,Ensemble Fantine,Valjean,Javert The SecondAttack Enjolras,Feuilly,Marius,Valjean, Gavroche,Lesgles,Joly The Inn,Montfermeil The Final Battle Army Officer,Enjolras, Combeferre,Courfeyrac Castle on a Cloud Little Cosette Little Cosette Little Cosette,Madame Thénardier The Sewer Master of the House Thénardier,Madame Thénardier, Dog Eats Dog Thénardier Drinkers Javert’s Suicide Valjean,Javert The Bargain Valjean,Little Cosette,Thénardier, Madame Thénardier Turning Women Paris,the slums of St Michel,1832 Empty Chairs at Marius Empty Tables The Beggars Beggars,Gavroche,Old Prostitute, Marius & Cosette Marius,Cosette,Valjean Young Prostitute,Pimp,Marius,Enjolras The Wedding The Robbery Thénardier,Madame Thénardier,Marius, The Wedding Guests,Majordomo,Servants, Eponine,Valjean,Javert Thénardier,Madame Thénardier,Marius Epilogue Valjean,Fantine,Cosette,Marius, Stars Javert,Gavroche,Eponine,Marius Eponine,Ensemble Café of the ABC Enjolras,Marius,Grantaire,Students TheABC Café Enjolras,Combeferre,Courfeyrac,Feuilly, The People’s Song Students,Ensemble The Rue Plumet Cosette,Valjean,Marius,Eponine ORCHESTRA Rue Plumet Eponine,Marius,Cosette A Heart Full of Love Eponine,Thénardier’s Gang,Thénardier, Conductor/MD: Andy McCalman TheAttack on Rue Plumet Marius,Valjean,Cosette Valjean,Marius,Cosette,Eponine,Enjolras, Keyboard 1: TimVerdon One Day More Javert,Ensemble,Thénardier, Madame Thénardier Keyboard 2: MartineWengrow Reed 1: Vicki Stanko Reed 2: Andrew Jacobs Reed 3: Glenn Taylor Violin 1: Prue Glenn Violin 2: Ash Wood Viola: John Clancy Cello: Deb McLeod Bass: Patrick Devine Trumpet: Stuart McCorkelle Horn 1: Cate Waugh Horn 2: Steven Donohue Trombone/Tuba: Jonty Smith Percussion: Bryn Bowen PPAAGGEE2222~~LLesesMMis´ies´rearbalbelses

PRODUCTION TEAM DIRECTOR: Chris Bradtke STAGE DIRECTOR: Bernard Hedger CLOC Patron MUSICAL DIRECTOR:Andy McCalman ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Gemma Hedger CHOREOGRAPHED MOVEMENT:Wendy Belli FLY MANAGER: Tony Hall CLOC Musical Theatre is John-Michael PRODUCTION MANAGER: Debbie Osborne FLOOR MANAGERS: Paul Belli,Robert Griffin a member of the Music Howson TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: GrantAlley OAM ARMOURER: Len Steel OAM STAGE MANAGER: Sandra Davies ASSISTED BY: Craig Dixon Theatre Guild ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR: Debbie Osborne STUNTADVISOR: Robert Shook of Victoria PRODUCTIONASSISTANT: Karen Greenwood DRESSERS’CO-ORDINATOR: Melinda Peebles REHEARSAL PIANISTS:Anthony Barnhill, ASSISTED BY: Hannah Campbell,Catherine Chan, CLOC Committee Ned Dixon, TimVerdon,JoshuaWebb Rebekah McLaughlin,Liam McWhinney,Rebecca SET DESIGNER: Brenton Staples Parham,Chris Rogers,KarenWarrington President Administrator SET PAINTING: Sally Martin CHILD CHAPERONE: Jessica Kirkham Cameron Osborne Sandra Davies BASE PAINTING: Patsi Boddison, PROPS CO-ORDINATOR: Jodie Lawson Tony Hall,Cameron Osborne,Stefania Sepe ASSISTED BY: Emily Daniel,Karen Greenwood, Secretary Treasurer TECHNICAL DESIGNER: GrantAlley Nikki Imberger,Jessica Kirkham,Omar Moustafa, Peter Thompson Grant Alley OAM SET CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: GrantAlley Colin Skeates,KarenWarrington ASSISTED BY: Joel Berman,Patsi Boddison,Noel Hall, STAGE CREW: CelesteAdy,Joel Berman, Committee Committee Tony Hall,David Hobbs,Jake Kirby,Malcolm Lutchner, Alannah Brelis,Gordon Bull,Craig Dixon, Patsi Boddison Janet Cameron Stefania Sepe,Craig Symons,Peter Turley,Barry F.Ezra CanberkAydin,Jesse Gheller,Stephanie Hedger, Venning, Cian Westall, Glenn Westall David Hobbs,Mark Houghton,Nikki Imberger, Committee Committee CARTS: ChrisWhite Petar Jovicic,Jake Kirby,Connor Knight, Carol Humphrey Debbie Osborne SOUND DESIGNER: Marcello Lo Ricco Julieanne McMillan,Bianca Milewski,Ian Simmonds, (LSS Productions) David Southall,LoVanguardia Committee Committee SOUND OPERATOR: Josh Mattielli THANKSALSO TO: Rohan Fotheringham, Melinda Peebles Jon Sebastian SFX OPERATOR: Sander Michiels Chris Heath,Isabella Hicks,Miles King,Jon Sebastian, RADIO MICROPHONE TECHNICIAN: Craig Symons,Peter Thompson,BarryVenning, CLOC Musical Theatre Stephanie Thomson Neville West, Robbie Wilton PO Box 3250 Mentone East Vic 3194 ASSISTED BY: Natalie Coleman,Sander Michiels MARKETING MANAGER: Jon Sebastian Ticket Enquiries: 1300 362 547 SOUND EQUIPMENT: LSS Productions Pty Ltd MARKETING TEAM: Sandra Davies,Craig Dixon, LIGHTING DESIGNER: BradAlcock (BAAC Light) Ben Fon,Karen Greenwood,Shaun Kingma, Web: www.cloc.org.au LIGHTING PROGRAMMER: BradAlcock Cameron Osborne Email: [email protected] PROJECTIONS:Andrei Chlebnikowski (BAAC Light) WEBMASTER & FACEBOOK: PROJECTIONS CREATIVE: Michael Fletcher Craig Dixon, Jon Sebastian LIGHTING BOARD OPERATOR: PROGRAM: Jon Sebastian David Boddison-Gray ASSISTED BY: Sandra Davies,Karen Greenwood HEAD FOLLOW SPOT: Patsi Boddison PROGRAM GRAPHICART/DESIGN: FOLLOW SPOT OPERATORS: Tina Boddison-Gray, David Clark at TheWizarts Naomi Boddison-Gray,Misha Lee,Daniel McLeod PHOTOGRAPHY: Ben Fon (Fon Photography) LIGHTING CREW: BradAlcock,Patsi Boddison, OPENING NIGHT FOYER PHOTOGRAPHY: David Boddison-Gray,Andrei Chlebnikowski, Denise Damianos assisted by Trudi Sheppard Daniel Gosling,Petar Jovicic,Jake Kirby, Misha Lee, PRINTING: Bluestar Group Daniel McLeod,Matthew Silk and Linda Hum of ADMIN SUPPORT: Janet Cameron, The National Theatre Karen Greenwood,Debbie Osborne COSTUME DESIGNER:Victoria Horne TICKET SALES MANAGER: Carol Humphrey COSTUME CO-ORDINATORS: ASSISTED BY: Cheryle Osborne Melinda Peebles,Victoria Horne FRONT OF HOUSE CO-ORDINATOR: MerylWithers COSTUMEASSISTANTS: Lisbeth Campbell, BOX OFFICE MANAGER: GrantAlley John Carbone,Catherine Chan,Glennis Eather, ASSISTED BY: Carol Humphrey, Lorna English,Eva Fabian,Janice Ferguson, Cheryle Osborne,BarryVenning Mary Fraser,Scott Hili,Carol Humphrey,Tamara Keane, DUTY MANAGERS: Geoff Kavanagh, Nancy Matthews,Brian Misson,Rebecca Parham, Barry Rickard,Jan Sheppard,BarryVenning, Delwyn Poyser,Isabelle Turnbull Meryl Withers, Peter Witney MILLINERY: Christina Scott CATERING: Paul Belli,Tony Hall,Emily Daniel ASSISTED BY: SallyAnderson,Lizzie Barton, FIRSTAID: Ian Simmonds Rose Hudson ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: WIG & MAKE-UP DESIGNER: DavidWisken Assistant to the Treasurer-Mike Strahan WIG & MAKE-UP SUPERVISOR: Natalie Della Grazia All friends of CLOC who work Front of House WIG & MAKE-UP TEAM: Jenny Barratt, The staff of The National Theatre Melbourne Jasmine Forbes,Bek Goldsmith,Helena Kavunovskaya, Frank Simcox forAudio-Visual Services Amelia Lever,Jess Mohi Colin Robinson Sarah Lawson Les Mis´erables ~ PAGE 23

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Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Co-Choreographed by Bob Avian Original Broadway production produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival, Joseph Papp, Producer, in association with Plum Productions, Inc. OCTOBE R 20 - 28, 2017 PAGE 27 THE NATIONAL THEATRE MELBOURNE 20 Carlisle St, St Kilda CLOC.ORG.AU | 1300 362 547 Tickets On Sale July 2017 Register for Pre-Sale at cloc.org.au “A Chorus Line” is presented by permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc

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