Aw, Shucks! Les Miserables finished at Queens Theatre on July 13, 2019
Les Miserables is now showing at Sondheim Theatre
Les Miserables

Aw, Shucks! Les Miserables finished at Queens Theatre on July 13, 2019
Les Miserables is now showing at Sondheim Theatre
Why see Les Miserables?
The Revolutionary Original
Don't miss Les Miz's 40th Anniversary cast, including Killian Donnelly, Bradley Jaden, Katie Hall and Jac Yarrow from September 8th - November 1st!
Since its debut almost four decades ago, Claude-Michel Schnberg and Alain Boublil's musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's epic novel has set the gold standard for musical theatre. An epic score, passionate story, and phenomenal scale are part of the magic, but it's truly the wonder of seeing a live performance that does it the most justice. Seen by an audience that numbers over 70 million, it's safe to say that Les Miserables is the world's most popular musical - and then some.
What Is The Story?
Jean Valjean is released from prison after almost 20 years in captivity for stealing a loaf of bread, soon after, he breaks his parole and flees to start a new life free of crime. Eight years later, he has worked hard to give himself a better standing in life. However, none of his endeavours impress his embittered parole officer - the bloody-minded Javert - who will stop at nothing to see Valjean behind bars once again.
Like her father, Valjean's beautiful adopted daughter, Cosette, has to fight for what she wants in life when she falls in love with Marius, a student who has joined the burgeoning fight for justice in the streets of Paris. Will their love be enough to save him from disaster at the barricade?
Musical History Is Made
This Olivier and Tony-winning musical includes the songs "Who Am I", "A Little Fall of Rain", "One Day More", "Bring Him Home" and, one of the most famous songs to come from the West End, "I Dreamed a Dream". Colloquially known as Les Miz, the musical actually started out as a French-language concept album. The first musical-stage adaptation of Les Mis was presented at the Palais des Sports, in 1980.
It was not until 1983 that producer Cameron Mackintosh received a copy of the French concept album from director Peter Farago. Two years later, Les Miserables took to the Barbican stage, and the rest, as they say, is history. The stage musical also inspired a live-action musical film in 2012, starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in her Oscar-winning role as the doomed Fantine.
Did You Know?
Les Miserables has been translated into 22 different languages including Icelandic, Japanese and Mauritian Creole!
Key Information
Audience
Run Time
Dates
Cast
- Ian McIntosh as Jean Valjean
- Killian Donnelly as Jean Valjean - 40th Anniversary Return (September 8th - November 1st)
- Stewart Clarke as Javert
- Sam Oladeinde as Javert (from July 7th)
- Bradley Jaden as Javert -40th Anniversary Return (September 8th - November 1st)
- Katie Hall as Fantine
- Katie Hall as Fantine - 40th Anniversary Return (September 8th - November 1st)
- Jacob Dachtler as Marius
- Thiago Phillip Felizardo as Marius (from July 7th)
- Jac Yarrow as Marius - 40th Anniversary Return (September 8th - November 1st)
- Amena El-Kindy as Eponine
- Shan Ako as Eponine - 40th Anniversary Return (September 8th - November 1st)
- Luke Kempner as Thenardier
- Adam Gillen as Thenardier (from July 7th)
- Adam Gillen as Thenardier - 40th Anniversary Return (September 8th - November 1st)
- Claire Machin as Madame Thenardier
- Marina Prior as Mme Thenardier - 40th Anniversary Return (September 8th - November 1st)
- Robson Broad as Enjolras
- Joe Griffiths-Brown as Enjolras (from July 7th)
- Jordan Shaw as Enjolras - 40th Anniversary Return (September 8th - November 1st)
- Annabelle Aquino as Cosette
- Izzy Levine as Cosette (from July 7th)
- Beatrice Penny-Toure - 40th Anniversary Return (September 8th - November 1st)
Further cast
Hazel Baldwin, Brad Barnley, Michael Baxter, Emily Olive Boyd, Rosy Church, Ben Culleton, Matthew Dale, Matt Dempsey, Sophie-May Feek, Matt Hayden, Tom Hext, Christopher Jacobsen, Jessica Johns-Parsons, Yazmin King, Sam Kipling, Anouk van Laake, Harry Lake, Sarah Lark, Ellie Ann Lowe, Ben Oatley, Adam Pearce, Jordan Simon Pollard, Jonathan Stevens, Phoebe Williams and Ollie Wray.
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
- Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
- Book by Alain Boublil, and Claude-Michel Schonberg
- Produced by Cameron Mackintosh
- Directed and adapted by Trevor Nunn & John Caird
- Production Design by John Napier
- Lighting Design by David Hersey
- Costumes Design by Andreane Neofitou
- Sound by Andrew Bruce
Awards
2019 What's On Stage Awards
- Best West End Show
2018 What's On Stage Awards
- Best Original Cast Recording
2014 Olivier Awards
- BBC Radio 2 Olivier Audience Award
2012 Olivier Awards
- BBC Radio 2 Olivier Audience Award
Reviews
Our review
Revolutionary, Jaw dropping, iconic.
As the first trumpet sounded and the curtain rose I was sucked into 19th century France along with the inner turmoil of our hero Jean Valjean, played by the fantastic Killian Donnelly.
Abigail
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