MISS SAIGON OPENS AT THE PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE

Actor Eddie Redmayne, actress Samantha Barks and director Tom Hooper joined producer Cameron Mackintosh at the press night of Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil's musical, MISS SAIGON.

"I am so excited about tonight. I've never actually seen Miss Saigon but I loved the music my whole life. I've been waiting to see it on stage and I can't wait to see the cast and the show, which is amazing," said Barks.

Miranda Hart added: "I love musicals and I particularly love this because it has everything - it's dramatic with songs I might end up humming along to."

The revamped production, set during the Vietnam War and featuring a brand new cast, has opened at the Prince Edward Theatre. From it's original home at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Miss Saigon ran for ten years for over 4,000 performances before closing in October 1999. The production then transferred to Broadway before touring the world.

What an AMAZING production of @MissSaigonUK - Incredible! Faultless performances, astonishing staging, mesmerising set! What an experience!
— James Quaife (@JamesQuaife) May 21, 2014

We've just been to the opening night of @MissSaigonUK - easily the most magnificent production of a musical we've EVER seen! Loved it!
— heat & heatworld.com (@heatworld) May 21, 2014

@MissSaigonUK Faultless production & totally inspiring performances. Congratulations all! So worth the wait! #SaigonHasLanded! Get tickets!!
— Faye Reeves (@FayeReeves) May 21, 2014

Wow! @MissSaigonUK is magnificent. Easily the most breathtaking production of any musical that I've ever seen
— Jeremy Mark (@jeremymark7) May 21, 2014

Just been to see @MissSaigonUK it was a very poignant story. The stand out song was "American Dream" sung by Jon Jon Briones was magnificent
— Tim Howell (@TimHowellX) May 21, 2014

Everyone must see Miss Saigon immediately. Drop whatever you are doing and book tickets NOW. Honestly a life changing show. World. Class.
— Rhys Whitfield (@RhysWhitfield) May 21, 2014