
Manx actress Sam Barks says "she can't wait" for the film of Les Miserables to open.
After receiving much hype, critical acclaim and nine BAFTA nominations, the three hour epic opens across the country today (Fri)
Tickets have already sold out at local cinemas.
Sam had to audition over a 15 week period to win the part of Eponine in the film which starts Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway and says it's a dream come true

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