Lucie Jones to join ‘Les Misérables’ West End cast
The actress will take over the role of Fantine in the longest-running West End musical. Josh Piterman, Stewart Clarke, and Claire Machin also join the cast in March 2023.
UPDATE: Dean Chisnall will now play Jean Valjean to 15 Apr. 2023. Josh Piterman will take over as Jean Valjean in late April 2023.
Do you hear the people sing? That is the sound of a new Les Misérables West End cast. A new company will take over from 27 March. Les Misérables is at the Sondheim Theatre.
Dean Chisnall will play Jean Valjean from 28 February to 25 March. He previously played Jean Valjean in the musical’s national tour.
From 27 March, Josh Piterman will take over as Jean Valjean, alongside Stewart Clarke as Javert, Lucie Jones as Fantine, Claire Machin as Madame Thénardier and Harry Chandler as Enjolras.
The Les Misérables cast includes Gerard Carey as Thénardier, Robert Tripolino as Marius, Nathania Ong as Éponine, Lulu-Mae Pears as Cosette, Hazel Baldwin, Brad Barnley, Emma Barr, Will Barratt, Cameron Burt, Natalie Chua, Matthew Dale, Matt Dempsey, Bryony Duncan, Louis Emmanuel, Sophie-May Feek, Melad Hamidi, Harry Jack, Christopher Jacobsen, Will Jennings, Benjamin Karran, Yazmin King, Bart Lambert, Sarah Lark, Adam Robert Lewis, Georgie Lovatt, Ellie Ann Lowe, Donald Craig Manuel, Jodie Nolan, Sam Peggs, Jo Stephenson, Phoebe Williams and Ollie Wray.
Les Misérables follows Jean Valjean, a convict who breaks away and starts a new life while on the run from prison guard Javert. It's based on Victor Hugo's novel, and is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel. Find out more about Les Misérables in London.
James Powell and Laurence Connor direct, with set design by Matt Kinley inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, costume design by Andreane Neofitou and Christine Rowland, lighting desi gn by Paule Constable, and sound design by Mick Potter.
Who is in Les Misérables in the West End?
The cast includes Josh Piterman as Jean Valjean, alongside Stewart Clarke as Javert, Lucie Jones as Fantine, Nathania Ong as Éponine, Lulu-Mae Pears as Cosette, Gerard Carey as Thénardier, Claire Machin as Madame Thénardier, Harry Chandler as Enjolras, and Robert Tripolino as Marius.
Les Misérables is at the Sondheim Theatre.
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Photo credit: Les Misérables (Photo 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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