Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream (2010)
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 - Presenter
- Colm Wilkinson - Self
- Michael Ball - Self
- Frances Ruffelle - Self
- Cameron Mackintosh - Self
- Roger Allam - Self
- Claude-Michel Schönberg - Self
- Trevor Nunn - Self
- Alain Boublil - Self
- Nicholas Allott - Self
Keywords
musical, les misérables
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream stars Matt Lucas, Colm Wilkinson, Michael Ball, Frances Ruffelle, Cameron Mackintosh, Roger Allam.
- How long is Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream?
- Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream?
- Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream is a Documentary film.