Stage by Stage celebrates its 21st birthday with a stunning production of the world's most popular musical, Les Miserables.
The Exeter theatre arts school is presenting the show from June 24 to 28, at the Northcott Theatre.
The school has built a formidable reputation for such shows as Annie, Beauty & The Beast and West Side Story. Now the company of 75 return with the West End's longest-running show, featuring all the classics like Bring Him Home and Lovely Ladies.
The lead roles are played by 18-year-olds Alex Jackson, as Valjean, Lewis King as Javert and Laura Porter as Eponine. Abby Purdy, also 18, sings the iconic song I Dreamed a Dream.
Stage by Stage recently won the Exeter Dance Festival Performance Award and many past students have gone on to West End careers. Jessie May has played the lead in Mamma Mia, and Gemma Fuller is currently appearing in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Les Miserables features Will Pearce, who played Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for six months.
School director Ian Trafford said: "Each year we produce numerous shows around the country, but we always love performing back on home ground.
"It such an honour to be able to perform the full musical Les Miserables, which is as popular as ever. If you cried at the movie you'll need an even bigger hankie when you watch it live."
Tickets are available from the Northcott Theatre on 01392 493493 or at www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
