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'Les Misérables' tickets available through October 2027

As the show enters its 41st year, performances of the hit musical continue at the Sondheim Theatre.

Olivia Rook
Olivia Rook

Les Misérables has extended its booking period at the Sondheim Theatre in the West End. Tickets are now available to 2 October 2027.

Lasy year, the show celebrated its 40th year, with a special “birthday cast” including Killian Donnelly, Bradley Jaden, Katie Hall, Jac Yarrow, Shan Ako, Jordan Shaw, Beatrice Penny-Touré, Adam Gillen, and Marina Prior.

The current cast includes Ian McIntosh as Jean Valjean, Oliver Savile as Javert, Stefanie Jones as Fantine, Harry Hepple as Thénardier, Mina Anwar as Madame Thénardier, Jess Folley as Éponine, Thiago Phillip Felizardo as Marius, Joe Griffiths-Brown as Enjolras, and Lucia McLaughlin as Cosette.

The company is completed by Joanna Adaran, Madeline Banbury, Nicholas Carter, Tom Carter-Miles, Fergus Dale, Matthew Dale, Lily De-La-Haye, Zak Devlin, Sophie-May Feek, Lyndsey Gardiner, Pablo Gómez Jones, Simi Jolaoso, Seán Keany, Chris Kiely, Sarah Lark, Sarah-Marie Maxwell, Ben Nicholas, William Pennington, Lukin Simmonds, Jak Skelly, Rosie Strobel, Georgia Tapp, Genevieve Taylor, Lee V G, Isobel Vaughan-Palmer, Danny Whelan, and Joey Zerpa-Falcon.

Written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, Les Misérables is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Cameron Mackintosh’s production has orchestrations by Stephen Metcalfe, Christopher Jahnke and Stephen Brooker, with original orchestrations by John Cameron.

The production is directed by James Powell and Laurence Connor, designed by Matt Kinley inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo with costumes by Andreane Neofitou, Christine Rowland and Paul Wills, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Mick Potter, projections realised by Finn Ross and Fifty Nine Productions, musical staging by Geoffrey Garratt, and music supervision by Stephen Brooker and Alfonso Casado Trigo.

Les Misérables has music by Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel. Additional material is by James Fenton and the adaptation is by Trevor Nunn and John Caird.

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Photo credit: Les Misérables in the West End. (Photo by Danny Kaan)

Frequently asked questions

What is Les Misérables about?

Do you hear the people sing? The iconic West End classic returns with a fresh staging and design. Even if you’ve seen Les Mis before, you haven’t seen it like this. This global hit tells a timeless story of redemption and revolution, complete with famous songs like “I Dreamed A Dream.” Get your tickets to Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre today.

How long is Les Misérables?

The running time of Les Misérables is 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.

Where is Les Misérables playing?

Les Misérables is playing at Sondheim Theatre. The theatre is located at 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6BA.

What's the age recommendation for Les Misérables?

The recommended age for Les Misérables is Ages 7+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult ticketholder (18+). Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted..

How do you book tickets for Les Misérables?

Book tickets for Les Misérables on London Theatre.

What are the songs in 'Les Misérables'?

Les Misérables is a sung-through musical featuring many classic songs like “Bring Him Home,” “Stars,” and “I Dreamed a Dream.” Read our complete guide to the songs in Les Misérables.

Who wrote 'Les Misérables'?

Les Misérables is an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel. The musical was written by Claude-Michel Schönberg (music) and Alain Boublil (French lyrics), with Herbert Kretzmer providing the English-language libretto.

Who directed 'Les Misérables'?

Trevor Nunn and John Caird directed Les Misérables on stage, and the duo won a Tony Award for their work on the show in 1987.

When did 'Les Misérables' open in the West End?

Les Misérables opened at the Barbican Centre on 8 October 1985, then transferred to the Palace Theatre on 4 December 1985. It later moved again to its current home at the Sondheim Theatre on 3 April 2004.

Is 'Les Misérables' appropriate for kids?

This production is suitable for children over the age of 7. An adult must accompany any children under 16, and children under 3 will not be admitted into the auditorium.

Is 'Les Misérables' good?

An epic spectacle, Les Misérables continues to leave audiences breathless after over thirty years with its beautiful score and captivating story. Read our five-star review of Les Misérables.

Is 'Les Misérables' a true story?

Whilst Les Misérables is an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name, this fictional work dives into the inequalities of 19th-century France, including the June Rebellion of 1832.

Is 'Les Misérables' an opera?

No, Les Misérables is not opera but is categorised as a sung-through musical. The show seamlessly weaves spoken dialogue with various musical styles to tell the story. Find out more about the songs in Les Misérables with our song guide here.

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