Les Miserables - Let the People Sing
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
We are pleased to announce the cast for Les Miserables. There is a huge amount of talent across the West Midlands and this was evident at the auditions. This resulted in some stiff competition and some hard decisions for the audition panel.
Those of you who have been successful will be contacted by email to confirm the first rehearsal and next steps.
Aside from the principal roles, we have selected people to sing all the one-off solo lines and these are listed below.
At this stage we have not been able to cast the role of Jean Valjean and we will therefore be arranging further auditions. Anyone who has auditioned previously will be invited to re-audition if they wish. Details will be finalised shortly and advised via the BMOS social media channels.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
BMOS Musical Theatre Company will be producing the West Midlands amateur premiere of the show, with the collaboration and support of West Bromwich Operatic Society, Bilston Operatic Company and Bournville Musical Theatre Company.
We will be announcing the audition process for the children’s roles in mid October. Follow the BMOS Facebook Page and Instagram account for further announcements.
Show week is Sunday 8th June to Saturday 14th June 2025
Matinee performances will take place on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June so you will need to take annual leave for any of those days which your normally work. You will be required all day on the 8th June until 11.00pm at night and may be called during the day all through show week.
Anyone taking part in the show will be required to attend the following rehearsals:
- Every Tuesday evening in November 2024 (none in December)
- Every Tuesday from 7th January 2025 until show week
- Also Thursday evenings from 24th April 2025 until show week
- Every Sunday afternoon from 27th April 2025 until show week
- While we will tolerate the occasional planned absence (up to three in total), from 29 April 2025 until show week no absences whatsoever will be tolerated so it is important you do not book any holidays during that time.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Given the high costs associated with producing such an exceptional show, there will be a participation fee of £500. This is reduced to £250 for people affiliated with one of the participating companies. Affiliation means having performed in one of the last three shows for one of the companies:
- BMOS Musical Theatre Company
- West Bromwich Operatic Society
- Bilston Operatic Company
- Bournville Musical Theatre Company
You need to have paid all the fees by the end of March 2025, and would encourage monthly standing orders to our account to make the payment more manageable and ensure less admin.
We are running a Bursary Scheme to support individuals who are less able to cover their own costs, and offering discounts for people under the age of 25 or those older in full time education. Your can find out more about these on our Bursary and Discounts information sheet
OTHER INFORMATION
- Children’s auditions will be arranged in the New Year
- There are likely to be three band calls which will be advised in due course but for which you will need to be available
- Every cast member will be expected to sell at least 30 tickets to family and friends
- Costumes will be provided, and you may be required to attend a costumier for a fitting. Some supplementary costume elements will be supplied by cast members
- The company committee reserve the right to change the above arrangements as necessary