'Les Misérables' tickets available through October 2026
As the show enters its 40th year, a special “birthday cast” is performing the show through to 1 November, including Killian Donnelly as Jean Valjean, Bradley Jaden as Javert, and Katie Hall as Fantine.
Les Misérables has extended its booking period at the Sondheim Theatre in the West End. Tickets are now available to 3 October.
As the show enters its 40th year, a special “birthday cast” is performing the show through to 1 November. This includes Killian Donnelly as Jean Valjean, Bradley Jaden as Javert, Katie Hall as Fantine, Jac Yarrow as Marius, Shan Ako as Éponine, Jordan Shaw as Enjolras, Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette, Adam Gillen appears as Thénardier, and Marina Prior as Madame Thénardier.
At certain performances, Ian McIntosh plays Jean Valjean, Sam Oladeinde plays Javert, Rachelle Ann Go plays Fantine, Luke Kempner plays Thénardier, Thiago Phillip Felizardo plays Marius, Robson Broad and Joe Griffiths-Brown play Enjolras, and Izzi Levine plays Cosette. Casting following the birthday company is to be confirmed, with many familiar faces expected to return.
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. (Courtesy of production)
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 requirement 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?
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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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