Les Misérables Manila is breathtaking! I have so much to say but I am afraid I might give spoilers. Talaga lang no?!? For a musical that has been playing for more than 30 years, pwede rin pala may spoiler. Pwede talaga.. so I’ll just tell you na it is super sulit!! Mapapagod ang kamay mo kakapalakpak. And to make this post a bit longer, here’s what you need to know before watching the show.. coming from a fan who watched the show on its first run.

10 Things You Need To Know Before Watching Les Misérables Manila

#1 The show is breathtaking but it is OK to breathe.. it is OK if you can’t hold up your sneeze (my boys keep on asking about this eh). Buuuut if you’re not feeling well and you have cough, take something to lessen your coughing.. medyo nakakainis watching with coughing on the background ha. Of course, alam nyo na bawal sumabay kumanta at bawal ding dumaldal.

EDIT: well it seems like not everyone knows it is NOT OK to sing along..

So I’ll include it #1.2 IT IS NOT OK TO SING ALONG!

#2 Clapping is encouraged.. and if you need to ask when you should clap, you would know. Trust me. Your heart will tell you if it is time to clap and if you feel like it’s time, clap with all your heart. And when the show ends, STAND and CLAP  if you feel like doing soo.. but hey, it’s Les Misérables! You SHOULD stand while clapping (and while crying!)

#3 BE ON TIME! The show starts on time and you will only be seated after a certain performance if you’re late. Sayang ticket if you won’t be able to watch the show from the start. Maliit lang ang The Theatre at Solaire kaya hassle at nakakahiya sa ibang manood kung papasok ka ng late. ALSO! hindi ka makakapag picture taking….

#4 Yes, camera is allowed BEFORE the show, during the interval and AFTER the show. Cameras and mobile cameras are not allowed during the show, even while the cast are saying good bye. May katabi kame, he started taking photos of the cast while taking a bow, bawal yun.

#5 Do not leave early. Do not leave at all! LOL Seriously, leave only when the lights is on. Or leave after taking a hundred photos of you and the stage:

NEVER LEAVE while the show is on! Jusmiyooo! nakakahiya sa mga actors no!

#6 Les Misérables Manila Memorabilia Store. Yes they have one! Yaaaay!!!!!

Mas mura sa UK hahaha 

Les Misérables shirts are 1250 PhP each.. may pang bata at pang may pangdalaga! The 24601 shirt is 1500+ (or 1750… argh! I can’t remember!).

Aside from shirts, may Les Misérables ref magnet din (500 PhP), there’s mugs too and an eco bag!!! I wanted to buy the ecobag perooo hindi ko naman pwede i display.. and there is no way that I am going to use the ecobag. Hindi ko ipapamalengke ang mukha ni Cosette no! I opted for this canvass na lang:

#7 What to wear when watching Les Misérables Manila? Wear something nice! From our experience last Friday, most people are wearing smart casual. Bawal ang shorts at pambahay no. My boys were wearing jeans and long sleeves:

And I was wearing a black dress. Bring a coat.. the theater can be cold.

#8 The Age Restriction was there for a reason.. the show runs for more than 2 hours. And the theater is not that big.. Ang hirap no.. ung nasa likod ko na bata tinatadyakan ang likod ng upuan ko. Ang lakas maka istorbo. So don’t bring your kids below 8 years old.

#9 Food are not allowed inside the theater but there’s a place where you can buy around the area… and there’s a food court in Solaire so you can grab dinner before watching the show.

#10 Parking is FREE at Solaire Resort and getting a cab is easy too.

BONUS!

#11 It is ok to watch Les Misérables Manila again and again*! The show is extended until April 24!!! Yaaaay! Book your tickets at Ticketworld now na! 

*For me, a true fan should watch the show 3 times:

1. First show
2. Gala night
3. Last show

And I really wish I could that kaso wala akong damit pang Gala Night (which will happen this Wednesday).. I am hoping I can watch the last show on April!!!!

#12 If you’re joining the revolution, Enjolras is raising his right arm and facing front with his head up high. DO NOT commit this mistake:

Ano kayang rebolusyon ang nasalihan ko?!? hahaha

#13 Last na to promise. For photo opps outside, be prepared! Malakas maka Hunger Games ang eksena dito. If I were you, arrive an hour earlier para maka pag photo opps na kayo before the show starts. Huwag mo ng hangarin mag picture taking after the show, mahaba ang pilaaaaaaaa.