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Les Quizérables

The Showstopping Musical Trivia Book

How well do you really know your favourite musicals?

Can you remember which fictional opera is being performed when the Phantom crashes the stage? Or which real-life scandal inspired the razzle-dazzle of Chicago?

Les Quizérables is the ultimate quiz book for musical lovers, packed with trivia and over 800 showstopping questions. Whether you're a casual fan or a showtune specialist there is something here for everyone. It will challenge you and your fellow theatre lovers on the musicals that make us laugh, cry, and occasionally leave the theatre singing at the top of our lungs. It’s time to find out who knows their ‘Defying Gravity’ from ‘Dancing Queen’, and their ‘Music of the Night’ from ‘My Shot’.

From golden-age greats like West Side Story and The Sound of Music, to modern sensations like Hamilton, Wicked and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie - no era is left behind.

So, do you hear the people sing, or are you just miming the words?

Let’s find out...

About Hannah Lowther

Hannah Lowther is a musical theatre performer who rose to fame with her viral TikToks during the Covid-19 pandemic, performing musical numbers at her job in Tesco at a time when there were no opportunities for roles. Since then, she has become a prominent voice in the theatre community and has performed in musicals with cult fanbases, such as Heathers and Six. Hannah documents her journey as a performer through her platforms and recently started a podcast ‘How Very Hannah’ all about the theatre and musicals. She is also a Disney+ UK ambassador.
Details
  • Imprint: Ebury Spotlight
  • ISBN: 9781529978964
  • Length: 320 pages
  • Price: £12.99
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