Do You Hear The People Sing?

Overview

Who knew that a novel that literally calls itself miserable would become such a hit? Victor Hugo, that's who. More than 150 years on, the French author's acclaimed Les Misérables is still inspiring the masses — including the artists involved in Metro Arts' latest exhibition.

Do You Hear The People Sing? turns the historical drama into sculptures, videos, paintings and more, with 15 creatives taking part. And, as the title of this showcase gives away, they're not just getting their cues from the original text. Over the years, Les Mis has been adapted for the stage and screen many times over — including as the famous musical — which means there are plenty of versions for the exhibition's artists to draw upon.

Whether the celebrated, all-singing 1980 stage version or the 2012 Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman-starring film get a nod, the results will be on display from Wednesday, January 30 to Saturday, February 16, as curated by Heidi Lefebvre, Katy B Plummer and Luke Létourneau. Entry is free, with the exhibition open from 9am–4pm Monday–Friday and 2pm–4pm on Saturdays.