THE Beyond the Barricade show will look to capitalise on the increased popularity of Les Miserables as it returns to the Pavilion.

The show will again take the audience on a journey through some of the world’s most famous musicals of the 20th and 21st Century.

And the songs of “Les Mis” – which was made into hit film last year – are a key feature and make up the grand finale, with all four performers having played parts in Les Miserables.

Andy Reiss, performer and co-creator of Beyond the Barricade, is keen to stress that there is a lot more songs on Beyond the Barricade.

“We do stuff from Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, Blood Brothers and we do a good section on the Lion King as well,” he said.

“But the basis of the show is always Les Mis, because that’s the connection that all four of us have and it’s featured in the name, Beyond the Barricade.

This year will be the 14th year that Beyond the Barricade has toured but people who have seen the show before will be treated to new songs.

Andy added: “We’ve started to delve back into some of the more classical musicals.

“We do melodies from Carousel and also from West Side Story so there’s a real mix in the show at the moment which we haven’t necessarily had over the last few years, the show is always changing and moving around.”

Andy has many fond memories of Bournemouth and the past audiences of Beyond the Barricade.

“The audience in Bournemouth has been wonderful,” he said.

“Every time we perform there, there are always people waiting outside the Pavilion just to say hello, it’s a really friendly area.”

Andy was also keen to stress that, for people who have never been to a musical, “Beyond the Barricade” is a great place to start, “If you’ve never been to a West End musical but have always had an interest, give us a go,” he added.

“We offer a “Best Of” show, giving you the chance to experience many different musicals for the price of one ticket, a cheaper ticket than you’d get in the West End,”

Beyond the Barricade will be performed on Sunday, August 25 at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth. Ticket prices start at £17.50 and can be bought from the Pavilion website.