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Apr 2025
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Les Miserables storms the barricades wit...

THE AUSTRALIAN
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Irresistible melodies, stirring lyrics and a ripping story of injustice and revolt: Les Miserables is back. Today: Review editor and Les Mis superfan Tim Douglas on this enduring theatrical delight. 

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Jasper Leak and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes producer Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. 

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