The production sees Holiday Actors and the Warrnambool Theatre Company teaming up to deliver the spectacle of Jean Valjean and his journey for redemption.

The cast from across the region have worked tirelessly to deliver the standout show and bring you their renditions of the much-loved musical wonders 'I Dreamed a Dream', 'On My Own', and 'Bring Him Home'.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the aftermath of the French Revolution, Victor Hugo's timeless story of intertwined destinies reveals the power of compassion and the quiet evil of indifference to human suffering.

Under the watchful eye of director Cindy Lee Morgan, vocal director Elana Agnew and music director Sonia Beal the songs are now perfected, the stage is set and the curtains are ready to be lifted for the final weekend of the show.

Ms Morgan has directed close to 30 productions and admits this is the pinnacle.

"From the first rehearsal I knew this was going to be something special and I have never had a cast of this calibre before," she said.

"Performing Les Misérables on the Warrnambool stage was always going to be different. We had to think about the performers and what they were producing, minimise the set and highlight the stage with lights and the skill of the actors.

"There's 57 performers on stage but over 100 people behind the scenes, there's so many hidden gems and opportunities in the arts here.

"I'm so honoured the cast and crew trusted me with my vision for Les Misérables."

This year over 31 families are involved in the production in a variety of different roles.

For the three generations of the Clift family, Les Misérables is more than just a production.

13-year-old Arwen Bounds insisted on having her father and grandfather involved in a make or break deal.

"I'd always seen school productions with my dad and I knew it was something I was going to do. Last year I was in Warrnambool College's Strictly Ballroom and I caught the acting bug," she said.

"When I heard about the auditions for Les Misérables I asked Dad if he would do it with me and he said 'only if my dad does it too'."

Miss Bounds quickly asked her grandfather Terry Clift if he would join her on stage.

"Five years ago I thought I had done my part in musical theatre as I'd been in over 20 stage productions," Mr Clift said.

"I knew nothing about Les Misérables except a few of the well-known songs.

"Arwen's mum said I should try for the Bishop and when I got to the auditions I sang the lowest note out of the cast and I think that may have had something to do with why I received the only baritone role.

"These kids who sing so powerfully and brilliantly, they send shivers up my spine which is something I've never experienced before.

"I'm happy to give it up now though and pass the baton on to these two."

David Clift is thrilled his daughter got him involved in the production and admits he too has now caught the bug.

"Nothing can compare to the feeling of being on stage and having a standing ovation as we did over the weekend," he said.

"I researched the Latin origins of the word 'amateur' and it means 'to love'. I really believe in that. When you watch the show you can see all these people doing it for the genuine love of performing which has such a positive effect on the final performance.

"From the lights, the solos, the stories within stories shown through the ensemble to the set; this is an incredible performance and I'm astonished this talent exists in Warrnambool.

"Over half the cast have at least one family member in the show which has become such a special part of it. We've all come together as a community and an actual family."

160 people have rehearsed for over five months to perfect their roles and taking on the well-known lead roles are Valjean - Toby McKenzie, Javert - Lachlan Franklin, Fantine - Ami Thies, Cosette - Angela Kenna, Eponine - Kim Gillie, Marius - William Howard, Thenardier - Deon Cameron and Madame Thenardier - Lauren Whitmore.

There is less than 50 tickets left for the four remaining shows with only seven left for Saturday night's final curtain.

To purchase yours head to lighthousetheatre.com.au/

Melbourne visitor Adele Howard submitted this reflection to The Standard on Les Misérables.

And so it was that a drive from Melbourne to Warrnambool to be at the opening night of the musical Les Misérables last Saturday night was rewarded with a magnificent experience of a world class show.

Congratulations to director Cindy Lee Morgan, vocal director Elana Agnew, orchestral director Sonia Beal and production managers Ailiche Goddard-Clegg and Lyle Russell.

Your lead actors were stunning in their vocal achievements, with their ability to move so confidently from evoking passionate action for justice with heart-breaking pathos for causes, ideals and aspirations sought and won, only to be lost again.

The cast were strongly carried through the big scenes by the members of the supporting cast roles and the wonderfully rich chorus. They took us on a journey through the streets of Paris, the bridges, the sewers, the Inn, Montfermeil, the Café of the ABC and the barricade on the Rue de Villette.

Amidst beautifully constructed sets and the powerfully harmonic vocals of the members of the chorus, was a constant unfolding of the best and worst characteristics of human nature. The show looked and sounded wonderful. The orchestra carried the complex musical score with outstanding results, combining to carry and underpin the heights and depths of the story line.

Together with all the backstage and front of house roles of support and management, this production was a seamless success. I hope your full house and standing ovation from a rapturous audience are repeated.

*Review has been edited for length.

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