The epic tale of redemption and revolution is retold in this abridged edition, performed by the young talent of the award-winning NETheatre York. After 19 years as a prisoner, Jean Valjean is freed by Javert, the officer in charge of the prison workforce. But after Valjean breaks parole and uses stolen silver to reinvent himself as a mayor and factory owner, Javert vows to bring Valjean back to prison. Eight years later, Valjean becomes the guardian of a child named Cosette after her mother’s death, but Javert’s relentless pursuit means that peace will be a long time coming. Will Valjean ever escape from Javert and will justice finally come to pass?
Step back in time as we explore 90 years of the Joseph Rowntree Theatre’s history