A collection of two full-cast dramatisations of Victor Hugo's classic novels
Les Miserable
An epic masterpiece of love, justice, and redemption.
This brand new adaptation of Les Miserable is a spectacular vision of this iconic piece of literature.
Set against the turbulent backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables follows Jean Valjean, an ex-convict determined to build a new life after one act of unexpected kindness changes everything. But as he rises from ruin, he remains relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert, a man who believes the law can never bend.
From the streets of Paris to the barricades of revolution, Victor Hugo’s monumental novel weaves together passion, sacrifice, heartbreak, and hope in a story that has captivated readers for generations. Vast in scope and unforgettable in feeling, Les Misérables is a timeless classic that delivers all the drama of a thriller and all the emotional power of a great human story.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
An adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic tale set in 15th-century Paris, dramatised in a collaboration between the BBC and Graeae, the disabled-led theatre company. Starring deaf actor David Bower, artistic director of Signdance Collective.
Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer, hides away in the bell tower of Notre Dame Cathedral, friendless and ashamed of his appearance. When the bewitching gypsy Esmeralda arrives in Paris, Quasimodo falls in love with her from afar.
