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Published at 3rd of November 2021 09:56:20 AM


Chapter 936: 936

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The second half of the show at the Almeida Theater began.

The long wait is a test for any audience.

Two and a half hours, it seems very long, but it seems very short. For a sandwich and a cup of coffee dinner, such a time is too long; and for a formal French or Italian dinner, Such a time is too short, and even a glass of red wine cannot be spared.

Such a length of time that is not embarrassing or awkward is really a challenge for the loyalty and patience of the audience.

Before today’s official premiere, the length of the play and the interval between breaks have become the focus of concern for many mainstream media. "Three hours plus three hours", the entire six-hour work, even for experienced professional fans. Said that this is also a torment, let alone ordinary audiences, enough to discourage many people.

Some netizens joked on Facebook and Twitter:

"The halftime break is really too long. If you are not careful, the audience may never find their way back after they leave. Or, take a nap in the coffee shop, but you can't wake up and missed it. The performance in the second half. So maybe the Almeida Theater should consider shortening the rest time and changing the dinner to the theater to avoid disaster in the second half."

Ridicule, everywhere.

But what about the facts?

Marc Lacante really feels the length of time. Two and a half hours is like two centuries. Every minute and every second is suffering. He has been waiting, waiting for the time to return to the theater. Can't wait to enter the world of the second half.

The three-hour performance in the first half was memorable, and the rewards were endless. The fragments left in my mind were too wonderful and too wonderful to extricate themselves. I can’t wait to sit in the Almeida Theater again immediately. Among them, received another three hours of baptism.

go away? Snoozing? torment?

None of this exists at all, and it has never been a concern for Mark. The excitement and excitement of the brain can hardly stop, just want to finish reading this great masterpiece and become a member of the trend of the times.

So, after reopening in the second half, he rushed into the Almeida Theater the first time, even if he was just sitting in a red velvet chair, it was satisfying.

After the performance started again, the exclamation never stopped, and it was completely mesmerizing. Marius and Enjolras jointly dedicated "Red and Black", Eponne’s classic "Shadow Single Shadow", and the main The "One-Day-More" cast by the cast members in turn is definitely a climax/tide, and it is very exciting.

Those familiar sections and unfamiliar plots continue from the third act of the second half to the fourth act, truly presenting the picture of the entire era to the audience, and in a few strokes, a group of characters outline the sadness and peace of the era. The grandeur of fate.

Seeing all the people unite and stand up bravely against the rule and against injustice, the boiling blood instantly rushed to the forehead, and the whole soul was trembling with excitement. In a trance, they also became a member of the torrent of history, raising their right hand high and joining the tide of resistance.

The wave of revolution/fate has finally arrived!

In the accident, Jean-Ajean discovered the secret of Cosette, the secret between Cosette and Marius.

The two young people fell in love desperately, and met like moths into the fire. In the tragedy of the times and the fear of society, they became each other's greatest concern and dependence. He is the biggest concern in her heart, and she is the driving force for him to continue to move forward.

After realizing the truth, Jean-Aljean fell into a battle between heaven and man.

Because he knew that tonight’s battle was about to start, and Marius was still fighting at the forefront. Facing the monstrous army, the rebels might be wiped out, and Marius might be among the countless corpses on the street. One member.

Jean Ajean is not a hero to save the world, nor a martyr to change society, he is powerless; but at least, he can guard Cosette, guard the last glimmer of hope, and guard his unswerving promise. He should save Marius' life.

Desperately, Ran-Rang came to the barricade and joined the battle on the front line.

Here, he met Javert, who had become a prisoner. He witnessed a young fighter full of passion. By coincidence, he rescued Enjolras. As a condition of gratitude, he chose to release Javert without any conditions. There was no transaction, but Javert was simply forgiven.

This move completely subverted Javert's entire world, and the reincarnation of fate finally formed a circle.

But more importantly, Javert also met the fighters such as Marius and Enjolras. Even though there were few enemies, even if the hope was slim, and even if the future was uncertain, they still stood on the front line without fear. Those criminals who were once considered by Javert to be social unrest, are actually subverting the society and seeking welfare for the people. This made Javert fell into a deep shock.

Similarly, Jean Agen also found Marius.

In the sorrow and depression between the approaching war, Marius fondly recalled Cosette, full of nostalgia and love, which made Jean-Agen's heart broken. He hopes that Marius can be saved, this group of young people can be saved, and the whole society can be changed, but his thin shoulders are not enough to support the weight of the times.

Thus, Jean-Ajean once again remembered Bishop Milière, he chose to pray and prayed to God devoutly.

This is not just to save Marius. After going through the vicissitudes, sufferings, and pains, Jean-Agen’s life is finally enlightened again, the cry and confession from the heart, the enlightenment and redemption from the soul, love and Trust, forgiveness and sacrifice, with a warm heart of love, embrace every suffering in life, and call for God's salvation and forgiveness.

From panic to firm belief, from being alone to being immersed in the torrent, from full of resentment to facing calmly, standing in front of Javert, standing in front of Cosette, standing in front of Marius, Jean-Agen finally completed a thorough Metamorphosis.

When the gaze fell on Marius, it was full of tenderness and care. Although this was only their first official meeting, for Jean-Agen, Marius represented every young and fresh one. His life represents every vigorous and energetic hope, which belongs to the vitality of the entire society.

Jean-Ajean looked forward with sincerity to the survival of this glimpse of life.

"Bring-Him-Home (Bring-Him-Home, this is the heartfelt voice of Jean-Agen, it is also Jean-Agen's confession, and it is also Jean-Agen's sentiment. This song is not familiar to ordinary audiences, at least not a few other famous songs are widely known; but for professional audiences, the difficulty is even higher than the classic sections of Fantine and Ai Penny, which can be called this. The magical brush in this work.

Not only because this is the transformation and sublimation of Jean-Ajean, it really raises the core idea of ​​the play to a full height; but also because the difficulty of the song itself is eye-catching.

The Queen's Theatre version, this song is a severe test for every version of Jean-Ajean actors; while the Almeida Theatre version, people are still wondering whether this song will be removed after the entire repertoire is changed. Song, or make an adaptation.

However, when the first note sounded, the audience couldn't help holding their breath. They knew that the truly difficult time had come, and the real test time had come!

Involuntarily, Mark sits in front of his face, leaning forward slightly, staring at the stage intently. It seems that as long as he gets close to this, he can more vividly capture the delicate changes in that side of the world, and his whole heart slowly rises like this. , Anticipation and excitement slowly spread.

Enjoy, this is the real enjoyment! Enjoy every minute and every second of being in the theater.

The melody was flowing slowly, but Jean-Ajean, who was standing on the right side of the stage, did not rush to speak immediately. His footsteps slowly passed behind Marius, and his gaze slowly changed under the light:

From unfamiliar to uneasy, from rawness to curiosity, from attention to care, from caring and pity, from sadness to perseverance.

The changes in the halo of sight rippled bit by bit under the hesitant and hesitating footsteps, like a father guarding a child by his side, bearing the weight of the entire world, blocking the storm, but Only a warm smile is left to accompany the child's growth journey.

There is no need for words or actions. All the stories flowed out like this. The surrounding lights slowly dimmed, like a big umbrella, gathered up, and the other young fighters around were gradually hidden in the darkness. Among them, the light turned into a spotlight, shrouded in Jean-Agen and Marius, constructing a cream-colored world.

It’s so beautiful that people can tear up their eyes~www.novelhall.com~ Jean-Agen took a step, and finally stopped in front of the right side of the stage, like a beacon, guiding Marius’s direction, just like a Navigator, clear the fog, block the wind and rain, blaze a path towards survival.

Slowly, Jean Arjean raised his head and looked into the endless distance. The ray of light projected like a halo of God shrouded his cheeks, outlining the vicissitudes and exhaustion of that face. , The gully left by the wind and frost carried the suffering and hardship, and then called out with a pious and expression.

"God is above, listen to my prayers, when I need you, you are always by my side."

When the first line of lyrics blurted out, that powerful force silenced the entire Almeida Theater. Every note and every word seemed to be telling the story, and the line of sight was fixed on Jean-Ajean in front of him. , As if he was not singing or performing, but the trembling and resonance from the depths of the soul.

Even the trembling of the voice is so sincere. At this moment, what they appreciate is not performance, but reality.




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