Matt Lucas stepped in to play the role of Thénardier for a few weeks when Gerard Carey was unable to perform before the first preview of the new production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre last month due to vocal injury caused by contracting pneumonia. Last week Lucas regrettably sustained a back injury which has meant he is unable to continue in the role. Consequently, Ian Hughes who recently took over the role of Thénardier to great acclaim in the current sell-out UK and … [Read more...]
Les Misérables Cast London 2019-2020
Les Misérables is now the longest-running musical in the world and, in October 2010, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a theatrical first – three different productions of the same musical staged at the same time in one city – the star-studded concerts at The O2, the acclaimed new 25th Anniversary Production (which completed its sell-out UK Tour at London’s Barbican Theatre) and the original production, which continues its record-breaking run at the Queen’s Theatre in the heart of London's West End.
CAST
Kelly Agbowu - Madame
Shan Ako - Eponine
Harry Apps - Marius
Ciaran Bowling - Grantaire
Matt Lucas - Thénardier (21st Dec - 3rd Feb)
Gerard Carey - Thénardier (from 3rd Feb)
Richard Carson - Factory Foreman / Combeferre
Cellen Chugg Jones - Babet
Matthew Dale - Swing
Matt Dempsey - Bamatabois / Lesgles
Harry Dunnett - Joly
Rodney Earl Clarke - Bishop of Dignes / Claquesous
Carrie Hope Fletcher - Fantine 18 Dec '19 - 29 Feb '20 and 20 Apr - 25 Jul '20
Josefina Gabrielle - Madame Thénardier
Ashley Gilmour - Enjolras
Rachelle Ann Go - Fantine 2 Mar '20 - 18 Apr '20 and then from 27 Jul '20
Jessie Hart - Wig Maker
Bradley Jaden - Javert
Jessica Joslin - Ensemble
Lily Kerhoas - Cosette
Sarah Lark - Swing / Dance Captain
Georgie Lovatt - Old Woman
Ellie Ann Lowe - Factory Girl
Luke McCall - Courfeyrac
Leo Miles - Montparnasse
Claire O'Leary - Ensemble
Shane O'Riordan - Jean Prouvaire
Kathy Peacock - Swing
Mark Pearce - Brujon
Sam Peggs - Swing / Assistant Dance Captain
Jon Robyns - Jean Valjean
Emma Warren - Ensemble
Sake Wijers - Swing
Mared Williams - Ensemble
Samuel Wyn-Morris - Feuilly
Logan Clark - Gavroche
Ché Grant - Gavroche
Billy Jenkins - Gavroche
Taye Matthew - Gavroche
Charlie Stripp - Gavroche
Martha Adams - Little Cosette
Ellie Shenker - Little Cosette
Madison Warner - Little Cosette
Olivia Groisman Diaz - Young Eponine
Ziana Olarewaju - Young Eponine
Delilah O'Riordan - Young Eponine
CREATIVE TEAM
Alain Boublil - Concept, Book & Original French Lyrics
Claude-Michel Schönberg - Book & Music
Cameron Mackintosh - Producer
Herbert Kretzmer - Lyricist
Laurence Connor - Director
James Powell - Director
Matt Kinley - Set and Image Design
Paule Constable - Lighting Designer
Mick Potter - Sound Designer
Andreane Neofitou - Costume Designer
Christine Rowland - Costume Designer
Geoffrey Garratt - Musical Staging
Michael Ashcroft - Additional Musical Staging
59 Productions - Projections Realization
Finn Ross - Projections Realisation
Stephen Metcalfe - Orchestrations
Christopher Jahnke - Orchestrations
Stephen Brooker - Musical Supervisor and Orchestrations
John Cameron - Original Orchestrations
Alfonso Casado Trigo - Musical Supervisor
Trevor Nunn - Adaptation
John Caird - Adaptation
Jean-Marc Natel (1942 - 2019) - Original French Text
James Fenton - Additional Material
Sam Hiller - Resident Director
Steve Moss - Musical Director
Mark Bousie - Assistant Musical Director
David Harris - Associate Set Design
Simon Sherriff - Associate Lighting Designer
Adam Fisher - Associate Sound Designer
Stefan Musch - Wig Supervisor
Laura Hunt - Costume Design Associate
Sylvia Addison - Orchestral Management
Les Miserables Musical Trailer
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Les Misérables: Matt Lucas Steps In To Play Thénardier
Matt Lucas will step in to play the role of Thénardier in the new production of LES MISÉRABLES at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre in the West End where performances began on Wednesday. Lucas returns to the part on Monday 23rd December 2019 for six weeks stepping in for Gerard Carey who, after strict medical advice, was told on the morning of the first performance on Wednesday that he would be unable to perform during this period in order to completely rest his vocal chords and avoid … [Read more...]
Casting Announced for Les Miserables at Sondheim Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh announced today casting for the exciting new cast of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES at the newly restored Sondheim Theatre, when the theatre re-opens on 18th December 2019 following its major renovation. Jon Robyns will play ‘Jean Valjean’, Bradley Jaden ‘Javert’, Gerard Carey ‘Thénardier’, Carrie Hope Fletcher ‘Fantine’, Shan Ako ‘Eponine’, Josefina Gabrielle ‘Madame Thénardier’, Ashley Gilmour ‘Enjolras’ and Lily Kerhoas ‘Cosette’. Rachelle Ann Go will return to … [Read more...]
Final casting announced for Les Misérables -The Staged Concert
As rehearsals begin for Les Misérables -The Staged Concert, Cameron Mackintosh introduces Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas who complete the principal casting as Éponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thénardier, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Katy Secombe as Madame Thénardier and, for three performances a week, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean. This … [Read more...]
Les Misérables Concert: Starring Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Matt Lucas
Cameron Mackintosh today (6 February 2019) announces that for 16 weeks only Michael Ball (Javert), Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Fantine) and Matt Lucas (Thénardier) will lead a large cast and orchestra of over sixty-five in the concert version of Les Misérables. Katy Secombe also joins to play Madame Thénardier and for three performances a week, the role of Jean Valjean will be played by John Owen-Jones. Further casting will be announced shortly. Click here for cast … [Read more...]
Les Misérables London Queen’s Theatre cast from 11th June 2018
From Monday 11 June 2018, there will be major cast changes at the West End production of “LES MISÉRABLES” at the Queen’s Theatre, which is now in its record-breaking 33rd year. Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce that Dean Chisnall will star as ‘Jean Valjean’; Toby Miles as ‘Marius’; Elena Skye as ‘Eponine’; Vivien Parry as ‘Madame Thénardier’ and Amara Okereke as ‘Cosette’. Continuing in their roles are Steven Meo as ‘Thénardier’ and Carley Stenson as ‘Fantine’. David Thaxton … [Read more...]
Killian Donnelly to play Jean Valjean in UK and Ireland Tour of Les Miserables
Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce that Killian Donnelly will play ‘Jean Valjean’ in the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of the Boublil and Schönberg musical “LES MISÉRABLES”. Further dates for the tour are also announced today. Opening at Curve Leicester for an already sold out season from Saturday 3 – Saturday 24 November 2018 (press night 14 November 2018 ), before playing the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin (5 December 2018 – 12 January 2019), Festival Theatre Edinburgh (22 … [Read more...]