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The Story
Les Misérables is a classic French novel written by widely celebrated authour Victor Hugo. First published in 1862, the historically based fiction follows the protagonist Jean Valjean (a reformed ex-convict) and Inspector Javert (a police officer), as well as other beloved characters portrayed as heroes and villains with complexity and nuance. In a setting which takes place before, during, and after the French Revolution, the story explores the nature of law and grace, politics, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love.
Are heroes and villains a social construct? Is following the law always just and moral? When is it not? Is it always clear who the hero and villain is in a story? In a court case? Are casting people as heroes and villains necessary in society to achieve justice?
Excerpts from the novel Les Misérables will be presented as a dramatic staged reading coupled with a facilitated discussion at Saint Paul University on November 6th, 2026.
Special Guest
CATHY NOBLEMAN
Cathy has a Masters in Journalism and a Bachelors in French Literature which included a paper on Les Misérables. She has vocational experience in both journalism and prison chaplaincy, as well as volunteering in palliative care work. Cathy is also a theatre artist with an enthusiasm for discussions about important cultural and spiritual issues. Cathy was part of 9th Hour's 2025 development of Frankenstein Ai, as well as performed in the company’s productions of Prodigal Son (2017) and Halo (2020). She has also performed multiple times with TotoToo and Ottawa Little Theatre, where she has also worked on directing teams.
The Artists
The Artists
PETER GRAVES (Jean Valjean)
Peter is happy to be working with 9th Hour Theatre Company once again, having previously played the role of Aslan live on stage in the company's 2018 production of The, Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe, later to be the voice of Aslan in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2023), and will once again reprise the role in the 2026 production. Peter has also had the opportunity to play Oliver Warbucks in the musical Annie, Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd, Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, and Sebastian in Cinderella. Peter gives thanks to his family for their ongoing amazing support of his theatre passion.
JENNIFER PARENT (Fantine)
With a love of watching theatre productions, Jennifer first assisted behind the scenes with 9th Hour, helping Front of House during the first Gleanings series featuring Crime and Punishment, Frankenstein Ai and The God Committee. She then took on roles of Production Assistant and Assistant Stage Manager for the company's 2025 production of Babette’s Feast. Currently, she is Assistant Producer and Publicity Manager for the 2026 Gleanings series. She also took part in the 2026 development of 9th Hour's original work called TransGendent. She's looking forward to promoting 9th Hour's amazing and meaningful artistic works.
LOGAN INDEWEY (Inspector Javert)
Logan is an Ottawa-based performing artist and two-time alumni of Algonquin College, graduating with honours from both the performing arts and scriptwriting programs. He has previously played the role of "The Officer" in 9th Hour's 2024 musical audio drama Beauty Will Save The World, and was part of the company's development of the original work Frankenstein Ai in 2025. Other recent credits include The Beams Are Creaking (2026), the development of 9th Hour's original work TransGendent, 9th Hour's The Hunchback of Notre Dame (2024), He'd like to thank his loved ones for their support, especially his belovèd: Elizabeth Kile.
GEORGE DUTCH (The Bishop of Digne)
George is an actor, director, dramaturge, and writer, having studied acting at Simon Fraser University with internationally renowned theatre director, Gunduz Kalic during the 70s; then joined Kalic’s ensemble in northern Australia for 5 years where he taught a performance class in a university theatre program. George recently adapted Mary Shelley's novel into a new play called Frankenstein Ai, which was further developed by 9th Hour in 2025 and is to be produced in May of 2027 at The Gladstone Theatre. George thinks theatre should investigate big ideas related to the role of culture in shaping everyday practices of living.
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