Comments for Les Miserables | Gilbert & Sullivan Society of SA at http://www.australianstage.com.au , comment 1 to 11 out of 11 comments http://www.australianstage.com.au Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:25:50 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-953 To answer Doug’s question. The seasons were not extended because it was unfortunately an amateur production and 95+% of cast/crew swerved their involvement around 9-5 work. There was often much talk back stage at how those of us involved would sustain getting up at 6:30am for work, finishing a full day’s work at 5-5:30pm and going straight to the theatre to prepare for curtain, emotionally draining themselves for 3 hours on stage only to return home at 11-12am to sleep before waking up for work at 6:30am – as well as the shows on weekends! It’s still something we love to do but it’s critical to factor in how long we can keep it up. In the second half of the fortnight, a lot of the team are focussed on delaying sickness until after final night as best they can, before they crash and spend 2-3 weeks recovering. For instance, Mark Oates struggled to stay well in both seasons because (as his performances showed) he invested a phenomenal amount of physical and emotional energy into it. The difference in Oates’ singing tone between opening and closing nights were significant, and like everyone else he just does what he can to keep it up. In working with the cast/crew as a stagehand I personally found mistakes backstage become progressively more and more numerous as the seasons went on due to fatigue, stress and sickness. The show would very soon slip down to a standard that we would not be as proud to contribute to. A lot of the chorus and quite a few of the principle cast members commented that they would be very willing to do Les Mis if they were paid for it, but trying to sustain it in addition to the normal ways we all make a living is generally too hard of a slog. After 12-15 shows on that timetable the vast majority are absolutely spent. - stagehand Mon, 04 May 2009 15:20:37 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-777 Absolutely brilliant!!! Words are not enough to explain the emotion and the appreciation for such a magnificent production. To Ross Curtis a special thank you. - Pam & Malcolm Jowitt / Judy & Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:55:28 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-664 Yes, Mark Oates won an ATG Curtain Call award for his role as Valjean. Rachel Rai won an award for her role as Eponine. Matthew Curtis won a technical award for his audio engineer work in the show. - Tech Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:32:35 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-496 Mark Oats won an award I hear for his role in this show. Very well deserved, I say! Every since member of the cast deserved one I think. Best show ever! - James Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:49:19 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-384 Wow, Ross Curtis was right, fasten your seat belts!! I\'ve now listened to a few recordings since and I truly believe you won\'t here better than Mark Oates \"Bring Him Home\". Passion and quality is true for the whole cast too. Yep I had the Kleenex on standby, and while I didn\'t actually put them to use, I had tears selling in my eyes when Andrew Crispe sang \"Empty Tables Empty Chairs\". What a priviledge. - Les Mis virgin Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:35:59 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-395 I was in the orchestra for this and was blown away by the actors for the first time in a while....and I\'ve done afew musicals. I LOVED valjean and Gavroche - that little dude was aawesome. any comments for the orchestra? hehe - Amanda Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:07:31 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-337 I too was at the Sunday matinee. Well done David and cast and crew and musicians. I have seen a half dozen versions of Les Mis but never one with such passion. The scene with Eponine dying in the arms of Marius took my breath away. In my four decades of theatre going I have never witnessed such a stunningly poignant 30 seconds. Well done Andrew Crispe and Rachel Rai on a spell-binding performance. Congratulations to all for this theatrical masterpiece. - Rick Sarre Wed, 28 May 2008 23:31:10 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-346 I had the pleasure of being in the audience on the Sunday 5pm matinee this past weekend. Never in my years of theatre have I see an ENTIRE audience around me on their feet during the bows. Simply amazing. Credit to Lampard, Curtis, Oates and everybody else involved. If I could get another ticket, I\'d be there again. - Guest Tue, 27 May 2008 19:30:49 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-353 Attended the Sunday matinee, Standing ovations from the audience. Trish Spence, you always give your best, and again nailed it. Why cant they extend it even one more night, Does anyone know why they dont as each seasons a sellout. Well done David and Ross. - doug Tue, 27 May 2008 18:46:25 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-350 A wonderful performance. Earthy and compelling singing and acting. The passion of Andrew Crispe was a standout for me. - Fan Mon, 26 May 2008 14:02:57 +0100 http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/adelaide/les-miserables--gilbert--sullivan-society-of-sa-1484.html#comment-349 Rachel Rai was simply superb as Eponine. The next Lea Salonga maybe? The rest of the cast were also amazing. Vive Les Mis - Les Mis Fan Sun, 25 May 2008 02:25:48 +0100