Les Misesrables announces cast changes from 15 June

Dom O'Hanlon
Dom O'Hanlon

Cameron Mackintosh has announced updated casting for his long running production of Les Misérables at the Queen's Theatre from 15 June 2015 to take the show into its 30th year in London's West End.

Joining the cast will be Phil Daniels as 'Thénardier', Jeremy Secomb as 'Javert', Rachelle Ann Go as 'Fantine'; Katy Secombe as 'Madame Thénardier' and Zoë Doano as 'Cosette.'

Peter Lockyer will continue to star as 'Jean Valjean', Rob Houchen as 'Marius' and Carrie Hope Fletcher as 'Eponine'. Bradley Jaden, who is currently in the ensemble, will play 'Enjolras'.

The ensemble will also include: Adam Bayjou; Sanne den Besten; Edd Campbell Bird; Oliver Brenin; David Burnip; Jordan Lee Davies; Tamsin Dowsett; Katy Hanna; Matthew Harvey; Matt Jeans; Charlotte Kennedy; Emma Kingston; Jo Loxton; Luke McCall; Ryan O'Gorman; Jo Parsons; Adam Pearce; Michael Riseley; Courney Stapleton; Jessamy Stoddart; Samantha Thomas; Lee Van Geleen; Helen Walsh and Paul Wilkins.

The Cameron Mackintosh/Royal Shakespeare Company production of Les Misérables originally opened at the Barbican Theatre on 8 Oct 1985. It transferred to the Palace Theatre on 4 December 1985 and moved to its current home at the Queen's Theatre on 3 April 2004.

Les Misérables, which concerns love and bravery in 19th century France during the revolutionary struggles, is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, with original text by Alain Boublil and additional material by James Fenton. It is adapted and directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird.

Phil Daniels rose to fame through his roles in "Quadrophenia" and "Scum". Other notable TV credits include: "Moonfleet", "Holding On", "Outlaws", "EastEnders", "Rock & Chips", "New Tricks" and "Poirot".

Jeremy Secomb is currently playing the title role in the sold out "Sweeney Todd" at Harrington's Pie and Mash Shop. His other theatre credits include: "The Phantom of the Opera" at Her Majesty's Theatre, "Lend Me A Tenor" at the Gielgud Theatre and "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" at the Palace Theatre.

Rachelle Ann Go has just finished playing the role of 'Gigi' in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of "Miss Saigon" at the Prince Edward Theatre. She is a well-known TV star in her native country, the Philippines and is also a double-platinum recording artist.

Katy Secombe returns to the role of 'Madame Thénardier' having last played the part in 2012 opposite Matt Lucas. She most recently played the role of Brenda in "I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical" at the London Palladium.

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