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Starring:
Earl Carpenter, Drew Sarich, Allyson Brown, Jon Robyns, David Thaxton, Jimmy Johnston, Jackie Marks, Nancy Sullivan, Leanne Dobinson
Producer:
Cameron Mackintosh
Writer:
Alain Boubil, Claude-Michel Schonberg and Herbert Kretzmer
Whether you’re revisiting an old favourite or enjoying this great story afresh, Les Miserables is a truly epic spectacle.
A powerful story gently told, of one man and the effect he has on a host of vivid characters as 19th century France plunges toward revolution.
It's an international tradition that continues to inspire new audiences and garner fresh fans with passionate performances, riveting action and rousing, stirring songs of revolution and love.
From its celebrated opening at London's Palace theatre in October 1985, this stunning adaptation of Victor Hugo's epic masterpiece immediately captured the imagination and enthusiasm of the theatre-going public. Les Miserables has already been performed in 38 countries, 221 cities and sung in 21 different languages. Having won awards all over the world, including an unprecedented eight Broadway Tony awards, Les Miserables has earned itself a unique place in musical history.
The new principals include Earl Carpenter (recently seen in the title role of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's), as Javert, Allyson Brown as Fantine, Jon Robyns (original London cast of Avenue Q, where he played Princeton and Rod) as Marius, Jimmy Johnston (twice Olivier-nominated for performances in The Pirates of Penzance at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park as Thénardier, Nancy Sullivan and Leanne Dobinson, both seen on BBC1 reality TV casting program "I’d Do Anything", will play Eponine and Cosette respectively.
Drew Sarich continues in the show as Jean Valjean.
Press Quotes
"This great musical is a masterpiece of storytelling" - Sunday Times
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