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.
Director: Ben Weston
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Matt Lucas as Presenter |
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Colm Wilkinson as Self |
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Michael Ball as Self |
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Frances Ruffelle as Self |
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Cameron Mackintosh as Self |
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Roger Allam as Self |
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Claude-Michel Schönberg as Self |
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Trevor Nunn as Self |
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Alain Boublil as Self |
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Nicholas Allott as Self |
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Alfie Boe as Self |
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John Caird as Self |
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Laurence Connor as Self |
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Herbert Kretzmer as Self |
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James Powell as Self |
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Mark Shenton as Self |
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Tracy Stiles as Self |
| Directing | Ben Weston | Director |
| Production | Ben Weston | Producer |
| Production | Nick Vaughan-Barratt | Executive Producer |