Crosswalk Les Mis

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The teacher has something to say about musicals

I just love James Corden! I am not a follower of his late night show but I think some of his Carpool karaoke shows are amazing, being Adele's and Paul McCartney's two of my favorite ones. It took me some time to find out about another of his shows: Crosswalk the musical.James Corden and his theatre company act out some scenes from very well known musicals at crosswalks in different cities in USA and Europe.

ME and Les Mis

I have been fond of musicals since the first time I set foot in London, back in 1985. I remember finding out about the number of years "Cats" had been running and I couldn't believe it: 25 I was told back then. Since 2006 Les Misérables has become the world's longest-running musical, which has been seen by over 70 million people in more than 50 countries. The musical premiered in 1985, when I first saw it, can still be seen at Queen's theatre in London.

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James Corden and his theatre company

Among all the musicals James Corden has chosen to perform, this is by far, my favourite. I have such a good time watching it that I forgive him for the mistake about the historical background of Victor Hugo's novel. It is not exactly about The French revolution (1789) but he Paris uprising (1832). Anyway... he is great!!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Do you need to read the text again?

Can you answer a few questions?

• What is the teacher keen on?
• Could we use the relative pronoun “that” instead of “which” in the text?
• Can the relative be omitted?
• What surprised her about musicals when she first visited London?

Can you rewrite these sentences?

• It has been seen by over 70 million people.
• 70 million people…………………………………….
• The musical can still be seen in London nowadays.
• People………………………………………

• Do you remember that structure? Can you guess the rule from the examples given?

• In the video you will hear:
• Lives were lost, Blood was shed, People who will not be saved again
• And in the introduction text:
• It can still be seen, I was told, the number of years “Cats” had been running

• I remember finding out…. -Why is the teacher using -ing after remember. -Can we say "remember to find out"? Does it have the same meaning?

Can you rewrite this sentence?• The musical premiered in 1985 can still be seen in London. The film ……………………………………………………… (for)

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