Lucie Jones to return to 'Les Misérables' in January 2026
She will play the role of Fantine, a part she has already performed in the West End in 2021, 2023, and from late 2024 into early 2025.
Summary
- Lucie Jones returns to the role of Fantine in the West End at the end of January for a limited season
- She has reprised the role numerous times over the years
- She joins Ian McIntosh and Adam Gillen in the cast
West End star Lucie Jones will return to Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre for a limited season from 19 January to 11 April.
She will play the role of Fantine, a part she has already performed in the West End in 2021, 2023, and from late 2024 into early 2025. She has also recently starred in the World Tour Arena Spectacular. Jones made her West End debut as Cosette in 2010.
She joins Ian McIntosh as Jean Valjean, Sam Oladeinde as Javert, Adam Gillen as Thénardier, Claire Machin as Madame Thénardier, Thiago Phillip Felizardo as Marius, Amena El-kindy as Éponine, Joe Griffiths-Brown as Enjolras, and Izzi Levine as Cosette.
The company is completed by Hollie Aires, Aidan Banyard, Ella May Carter, Nicholas Carter, Matthew Dale, Irfan Damani, Lily De-La-Haye, Lila Falce-Bass, Sophie-May Feek, Jessica Johns-Parsons, Seán Keany, Chris Kiely, Sam Kipling, Mia Lamb, Sarah Lark, Ollie Llewelyn-Williams, Matthew McConnell, Aaron-Jade Morgan, Adam Pearce, William Pennington, Jordan Simon Pollard, Lewis Renninson, Danielle Rose, Georgia Tapp, Noah Thallon, Imaan Victoria, and Danny Whelan.
Further casting for performances from 2 February will be announced soon.
Boublil and Schönberg’s musical, which has lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, includes the songs "I Dreamed a Dream", "On My Own", "Stars", "Bring Him Home", "Do You Hear the People Sing?", "One Day More", "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables", "Master Of The House" and more.
Les Misérables celebrated its 40th anniversary in the West End last October.
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Photo credit: Lucie Jones as Fantine. (Photo by Johan Persson)
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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