Teignbridge

Les Miserables: The Memoirs of Jean Valjean (theatre - Kingskerswell)

Venue: 
Kingskerswell Village Hall, ​ 15 School Road, ​Kingskerswell, TQ12 5DJ
Event Date: 
Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 19:00 to 22:30
Category: 

Les Miserables: The Memoirs of Jean Valjean is a 3 hour stage drama (not the musical!) bringing Victor Hugos's famous novel to life.

Kingskerswell Village Hall, ​ 15 School Road, ​Kingskerswell, TQ12 5DJ

Saturday May 27th - Show starts at 7.00pm, Doors open at 6pm

Tickets (£10 adults, £8 concessions) from https://www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.html

This is a show suitable for all ages, and is a classic tale of redemption, compassion and revolution; set between 1815 and 1832 in France. Jean Valjean, a workman who is jailed for stealing a loaf of bread,...

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