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Les Miserables

Empire Theatre , Sunderland

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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day More, Master Of The House and many more. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

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REVIEW: Les Misérables at Sunderland Empire

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Les Misérables

Sunderland Empire

Until Saturday 19 November 2022.

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/SundLesMis *

Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Les Miserables has finally landed in Sunderland for the first time this week. This is a musical full of recognisable songs and pulls the heartstrings of the audience. It is no wonder that the audience rose their feet at the end of the show after a magnificent performance. We were invited to the Gala night at the Wearside venue, and what a treat we had. 

The show is packed with memorable songs. Even if you have not seen the show before you will immediately recognise I Dreamed A Dream. Do You Hear The People Sing and On My Own, as these are popular songs in their own right. Of course to hear such songs performed by extremely talented performers, and accompanied by a live orchestra, exemplifies the difference between hearing a song on the radio and live performance. Nothing really beats the live performance and sharing it with a full auditorium of people who are simultaneously going through the same emotions. 

Another aspect of this particular production is the amazing set, lighting and sound. The way in which the set design, by Matt Kinley, is able to transform the stage quickly from a ship to the countryside to the factory and to a bar without any break in the action is remarkable. Paule Constable’s lighting design is then able to highlight the action, and also to to remove the distraction of the set as it transforms. Mick Potter's sound design ensures that everything is crystal clear, and this is not one of those musicals when we were struggling to hear at the back.

What is all about?  The show was inspired by the writings of Victor Hugo. Indeed the cloth that you see as you enter the Auditorium is one of Victor's paintings that inspired the design of the show. With music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, the songs and the story combine to take you on a story set in early 19th century France.  

The action begins aboard a slave ship and Jean Valjean (Will Barratt) is about to be released. He had been in prison for 19 years after stealing a loaf of bread in order to feed his sister and her family. Hence the story immediately starts looking at both the injustice of the legal system and the strong love that occurs within family ties. 

Initially, our hero struggles to settle back into civilian life. Hampered, in no small measure, by the fact that he's been given a passport which marks him out as a convict and he's unable to get work or indeed to be able to find accommodation in an inn.  After an evening in which the benevolent Bishop of Digne (Rick Zwart) gives him shelter the story then fast forwards to the point where Jean Valjean is operating under an alias and he has become a wealthy factory owner and the mayor. This puts him in a position of responsibility, however on his tail is a police chief Javert who thinks he recognises him from his time in prison. We are introduced to factory worker Fantine (Lauren Drew), who has a daughter Cosette (Paige Blankson) who is being abused by innkeepers Thénardier (Ian Hughes) and Madame Thénardier (Helen Walsh) and their daughter Éponine (Siobhan O’Driscoll). Fantine is sacked but when he recognises her in the street after turning to prostitution, Valjean tries to help her out.  The action then builds up to the point in which the children have grown up and there's trouble, A blockade has been constructed and the French army is sent to deal with it.

The show has its light-hearted moments: the Innkeepers for example go about their thievery with the same level of comedy that might have been shown in Lionel Bart's Oliver. But, by and large the tone is a serious one. People are struggling and trying to make a living with limited means. they're also working against a system that is set up to make life as hard as possible. 

Music is an aspect to the show that really stands out. and the direction of Giles Deacon, a large Orchestra filled the theatre with their wonderful sound. The singers on stage do a fantastic job in a production which is sung through. There were a number of stunning performances including Lauren Drew, as Fantine, producing a sensitive and emotional I Dreamed A Dream - it really touched the heartstrings. Eponine, performed by Siobhan O'Driscoll, was another stand-up performance when she opened act two with On My Own. Also of note was the tremendous voice of Nic Greenshields in his role as Javert.

Some people get upset when an understudy takes a major role. Our experience is that they needn't worry and tonight was one such example. The role of Jean Valjean was played by Will Barratt and and he clearly was made for the role. He was able to not only deliver fantastic vocal performances from the very beginning as he was released from prison and right through the show, but he was also able to command the stage with the sheer presence that the role demands. Will Barrett is somebody we hope to see in a leading role again soon. 

The Gala performance also featured 3 incredible children. Little Cosette performed by Alexandra Perez Ramos and the Young Eponine was performed by Isabelle Barrett. Both did a wonderful job in their respective roles. 

One young star to keep an eye on for the future is Lucas Melrose Steel who appeared as Gavroche. This confident young man was able to be a confident cheeky chappie and immediately connected with the audience. He had a significant role in Act 2 and didn't seem to be overwhelmed with the position that he found himself in. His ability to work with the audience with such a maturity was a real highlight of the show.

Here’s the thing - Musicals often fail. They lack memorable songs and they don't have plot line and offers any emotional response. As they struggle to emote with the audience they quickly vanish from memory. Indeed the follow-up show to this one, by the Royal Shakespeare Company, was based on Stephen King's novel Carrie.  It was one of the biggest flops in Broadway history and has never had a UK tour. Les Miserables is an incredibly successful show because it was able to avoid the many pitfalls in setting up a show. Being this good is not as easy as it looks.

Packing in memorable music numbers tied up to an incredible plot line that one could relate to has helped make this a show one which will carry on touring for many years to come. The only real surprise is that it took so long for the show to appear in Sunderland. The musical is a real treat and at the end it was no surprise that he was given a full standing ovation. The audience was genuinely enthusiastic about the show. It is really pleasing to see a show with no weak links. If you've ever wondered why some people really love musical theatre, then this is a show that can show you why..

Review by Stephen Oliver.

Photos: Danny Kaan

Les Misérables will run at Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 1 November - Saturday 19 November 2022.

Tickets are available from the Ticket Centre on 0844 871 7615* or online at https://tinyurl.com/SundLesMis *

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"Les Miserables" opening at Sunderland Empire for the very first time

February 17, 2022

ON-SALE TICKET DATES ANNOUNCED FOR

CAMERON MACKINTOSH'S

RECORD-BREAKING TOUR OF

"LES MISÉRABLES"

OPEN ING AT

SUNDERLAND EMPIRE

FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME

Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce his acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg's "LES MISÉRABLES" will play at Sunderland Empire for the very first time from Tuesday 1 November - Saturday 19 November 2022.

ATG Theatre Card tickets on-sale at 10am and Groups at 12pm on Monday 21 February. Public tickets on-sale from Tuesday 22 February at 10am .

"LES MISÉRABLES"   will star Dean Chisnall as 'Jean Valjean', Nic Greenshields as 'Javert', Ian Hughes as 'Thénardier', Will Callan as 'Marius', Nathania Ong as 'Eponine', Helen Walsh as 'Madame Thénardier', Samuel Wyn-Morris as 'Enjolras' and Paige Blankson as 'Cosette'.

Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this acclaimed new production of LES MISÉRABLES in 2009 to celebrate the show's 25 th  anniversary it has taken the world by storm continuing to enjoy record-breaking runs in countries including North America, Australia, Japan, Korea, France and Spain.

★★★★★  'This reborn dream of a production looks and sounds fresher than ever. Sends shivers of excitement racing down the spine - You emerge feeling stirred and exhilarated' Daily Telegraph

'A production of awesome power and mind-blowing restaging'   Irish Times

★★★★★  'Les Miserables is arguably, the greatest musical of all time" 

Edinburgh Evening News

'A thrilling inspiration' The Guardian

'Packs an almighty punch and brings audiences to their feet every night' The Independent

★★★★★  'A five-star hit - Astonishingly powerful' The Times

★★★★★  'The mighty Les Mis is still revolutionary.  This new staging of one of the world's longest-running musicals remains fit to burst the seams of the mightiest of stages' Daily Mail

Boublil and Schönberg's magnificent iconic score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic 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 many more. Several of its songs have become real life anthems of revolution wherever in the world people are fighting for their freedom. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and in 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world's most popular and contemporary musicals.

Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISÉRABLES is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Orchestrations are 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 and Christine Rowland, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Mick Potter, musical staging by Michael Ashcroft and Geoffrey Garratt, and music supervision by Stephen Brooker and Alfonso Casado Trigo.

Les Misérables will run at Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 1 November - Saturday 19 November 2022 .

ATG Theatre Card tickets on-sale at 10am and Groups at 12pm on Monday 21 February. Public sale is Tuesday 22 February at 10am. Tickets are available from the Ticket Centre on 0844 871 7615* or online at  Les miserables

*A £3.65 transaction fee applies to telephone and online bookings. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your standard network charge.

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Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce full touring dates for the UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed production of the Boublil and Schönberg’s “LES MISÉRABLES” .

The musical will open at Glasgow Theatre Royal on 24 November 2021 where it will run until 1 January 2022, before playing Liverpool Empire (5 – 22 January 2022), Bord G á is Energy Theatre Dublin (8 – 26 February 2022), The Mayflower, Southampton (8 – 26 March 2022), The Lowry, Salford (29 March – 23 April 2022), Milton Keynes Theatre (26 April – 21 May 2022),  Theatre Royal Plymouth (24 May – 11 June 2022), Hull New Theatre (15 June – 9 July 2022), Bristol Hippodrome (12 July – 6 August 2022), Birmingham Hippodrome (9 – 27 August 2022), Norwich Theatre Royal (31 August – 24 September 2022), Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (30 September – 29 October 2022), Sunderland Empire (1 – 19 November 2022), Leeds Grand Theatre (24 November – 10 December 2022) and Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff (13 December 2022 – 14 January 2023). Full listings below.

As previously announced, the cast will include Dean Chisnall as ‘Jean Valjean’, Nic Greenshields as ‘Javert’ and Katie Hall as ‘Fantine’ with full casting to be announced soon.

Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this new production of “Les Misérables” in 2009 to celebrate the show’s 25 th  anniversary it has taken the world by storm. Originally touring the UK throughout 2009/10, concluding with a season at the Barbican, it has also played across the globe including Broadway where the Huffington Post proclaimed this new production, “Sizzles for the 21 st Century” and the New York Times called it, “Thrilling, Spectacular and Unforgettable”. This production opened triumphantly in the West End at the Sondheim Theatre in January 2020 to critical acclaim, and it will reopen there in September 2021 following a limited run of The Staged Concert.  It will also open in Tokyo in May 2021 and will commence another tour of North America in Autumn 2022.  It has firmly been embraced by modern audiences everywhere as a Les Mis for the 21 st century. The tour of this production has sold out in record breaking time in each venue it has played since opening in 2018. 

?????  ‘This reborn dream of a production looks and sounds fresher than ever. Sends shivers of excitement racing down the spine - You emerge feeling stirred and exhilarated’ Daily Telegraph

‘A production of awesome power and mind-blowing restaging’  Irish Times

????? ‘Les Miserables is arguably, the greatest musical of all time”  Edinburgh Evening News

‘A thrilling inspiration’ The Guardian

‘Packs an almighty punch and brings audiences to their feet every night’ The Independent

?????  ‘A five-star hit – Astonishingly powerful’ The Times

?????  ‘The mighty Les Mis is still revolutionary.  This new staging of one of the world’s longest-running musicals remains fit to burst the seams of the mightiest of stages’ Daily Mail

This production inspired the hugely successful movie version starring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Eddie Redmayne. This brilliant new staging has scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, and has to date already been seen in North America, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, Spain, France, Manila, Singapore, Dubai and Broadway.

Boublil and Schönberg’s magnificent score of “LES MISÉRABLES” 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 many more.  Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, “LES MISÉRABLES” is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of “LES MISÉRABLES” is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and original adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. The original “LES MISÉRABLES” orchestrations are by John Cameron with new orchestrations by Christopher Jahnke, Stephen Metcalfe and Stephen Brooker. The production is directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell, designed by Matt Kinley inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo with costumes by Andreane Neofitou and Christine Rowland, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Mick Potter, musical staging by Michael Ashcroft and Geoffrey Garratt, projections by Fifty-Nine Productions and music supervision by Stephen Brooker and Graham Hurman.

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"Les Miserables" opening at Sunderland Empire for the very first time

February 17, 2022

ON-SALE TICKET DATES ANNOUNCED FOR

CAMERON MACKINTOSH'S

RECORD-BREAKING TOUR OF

"LES MISÉRABLES"

OPEN ING AT

SUNDERLAND EMPIRE

FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME

Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce his acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg's "LES MISÉRABLES" will play at Sunderland Empire for the very first time from Tuesday 1 November - Saturday 19 November 2022.

ATG Theatre Card tickets on-sale at 10am and Groups at 12pm on Monday 21 February. Public tickets on-sale from Tuesday 22 February at 10am .

"LES MISÉRABLES"   will star Dean Chisnall as 'Jean Valjean', Nic Greenshields as 'Javert', Ian Hughes as 'Thénardier', Will Callan as 'Marius', Nathania Ong as 'Eponine', Helen Walsh as 'Madame Thénardier', Samuel Wyn-Morris as 'Enjolras' and Paige Blankson as 'Cosette'.

Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this acclaimed new production of LES MISÉRABLES in 2009 to celebrate the show's 25 th  anniversary it has taken the world by storm continuing to enjoy record-breaking runs in countries including North America, Australia, Japan, Korea, France and Spain.

★★★★★  'This reborn dream of a production looks and sounds fresher than ever. Sends shivers of excitement racing down the spine - You emerge feeling stirred and exhilarated' Daily Telegraph

'A production of awesome power and mind-blowing restaging'   Irish Times

★★★★★  'Les Miserables is arguably, the greatest musical of all time" 

Edinburgh Evening News

'A thrilling inspiration' The Guardian

'Packs an almighty punch and brings audiences to their feet every night' The Independent

★★★★★  'A five-star hit - Astonishingly powerful' The Times

★★★★★  'The mighty Les Mis is still revolutionary.  This new staging of one of the world's longest-running musicals remains fit to burst the seams of the mightiest of stages' Daily Mail

Boublil and Schönberg's magnificent iconic score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic 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 many more. Several of its songs have become real life anthems of revolution wherever in the world people are fighting for their freedom. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and in 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world's most popular and contemporary musicals.

Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISÉRABLES is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Orchestrations are 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 and Christine Rowland, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Mick Potter, musical staging by Michael Ashcroft and Geoffrey Garratt, and music supervision by Stephen Brooker and Alfonso Casado Trigo.

Les Misérables will run at Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 1 November - Saturday 19 November 2022 .

ATG Theatre Card tickets on-sale at 10am and Groups at 12pm on Monday 21 February. Public sale is Tuesday 22 February at 10am. Tickets are available from the Ticket Centre on 0844 871 7615* or online at  Les miserables

*A £3.65 transaction fee applies to telephone and online bookings. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your standard network charge.

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Les Miserables

Closed November 19, 2022

A five-star hit - astonishingly powerful

Why See Les Miserables?

A les mis for the 21st century.

Hear the people sing once more as the international phenomenon heads out on its first UK tour in over a decade. Now boasting a spectacular new staging, don't miss the legendary musical as it celebrates over three decades of astounding audiences - the number of which is now estimated to be in the 100 of millions.

Let Les Miserables sweep you too through its epic tale of passion and destruction, set against the backdrop of a nation in tumult.

Including the songs "Who Am I", "A Little Fall of Rain", "One Day More", "Bring Him Home" and, one of the most famous songs to come from the West End, "I Dreamed a Dream", Les Miz, the musical actually started out as a French-language concept album. The first musical-stage adaptation of Les Mis was presented at the Palais des Sports, in 1980.

It was not until 1983 that producer Cameron Mackintosh received a copy of the French concept album from director Peter Farago. Two years later, Les Miserables took to the Barbican stage, and the rest, as they say, is history. The stage musical also inspired a live-action musical film in 2012, starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in her Oscar-winning role as the doomed Fantine.

What is the story?

Jean Valjean is released from prison after almost 20 years in captivity for stealing a loaf of bread, soon after, he breaks his parole and flees to start a new life free of crime. Eight years later, he has worked hard to give himself a better standing in life. However, none of his endeavours impress his embittered parole-officer - the bloody-minded Javert - who will stop at nothing to see Valjean behind bars once again.

Like her father, Valjean's beautiful adopted daughter, Cosette, has to fight for what she wants in life when she falls in love with Marius, a student who has joined the burgeoning fight for justice in the streets of Paris. Will their love be enough to save him from disaster at the barricade?

Additional Information

Opening night: 2 November 2022

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Dean Chisnall as Jean Valjean Nic Greenshields as Javert Rachelle Ann Go as Fantine Lauren Drew as Fantine (from November 2nd) Ian Hughes as Thenardier  Will Callan as Marius Siobhan O'Driscoll as Eponine Helen Walsh as Madame Thenardier Barnaby Hughes as Enjolras Paige Blankson as Cosette George Arvidson, Aidan Banyard, Will Barratt, Adam Boardman, Rebecca Bolton, Emily Olive Boyd, Olivia Brereton, Earl Carpenter, Harry Chandler, Rebecca Ferrin, Aimee Good, Steven Hall, Jenna Innes, Tessa Kadler, Damian Kneale, Caleb Lagayan, Abel Law, Joseph McDonnell, Zabrina Norry, Emily Owens, Jordan Simon Pollard, Jamie Pritchard, Dean Read and Rebecca Ridout. 

Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg Book by Alain Boublil, and Claude-Michel Schonberg Produced by Cameron Mackintosh Directed by James Powell

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Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Michael Ball & Bradley Jaden: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

February 12, 2024 Last updated: February 12, 2024 11:54 am By Admin

Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden announced for Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular.

Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management, is delighted to announce that Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden will share the role of Javert in the UK, leading a cast and orchestra of over 65 in the forthcoming World Tour of LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR opening at the SSE Arena Belfast on 19 September 2024. UK tour schedule below. Tickets are on sale via lesmis.com/worldtour. Visit the website to view the cast’s scheduled performance dates, which are subject to change. Further casting to be announced soon.

Cameron Mackintosh said today “The spectacular world arena tour of the Les Misérables concert has been a dream of mine for many years. With Les Mis’ 40th phenomenal year starting this October, there couldn’t be a better time for it to happen. A dream concert deserves a dream cast and I couldn’t be more thrilled to announce that the first UK leg of the tour, which opens in Belfast in September and is already more than two thirds sold out, will star Alfie Boe or Killian Donnelly as Jean Valjean and Michael Ball or Bradley Jaden as Javert, heading a cast and orchestra of over 65. Many other favourite Les Misérables performers, chosen from all over the world, will be announced in a few weeks’ time. After the UK, the world tour will play many cities across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Korea, Japan and several other Asian cities before it returns to Europe and beyond. With the Les Misérables movie now being re-released in cinemas across the world in its completely remixed digital glory, sounding and looking better than ever, and with the London and North American productions still regularly breaking attendance records, Les Misérables is a true phenomenon – The People’s Musical – and the only musical ever to be simultaneously a hit on stage, screen and in concert arenas. Boublil and Schönberg, Herbert Kretzmer and I owe our inspiration to the genius of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece.”

Multi-platinum selling recording artist, Alfie Boe OBE has established a reputation as one of the most powerful and prestigious UK born and bred voices. ‘The Nations favourite tenor’ also often referred to as ‘West End and Broadway Royalty’ has almost 3 decades of a whirlwind career under his belt so far. The Grammy nominated star has won a Tony Award, multiple Classical Brit Awards, a Silver Clef Award to name but a few. Alfie’s recording career has not only acquired him eleven top 10 albums including two number 1’s but numerous sold-out headline tours in the UK as a solo artist and as part of his duo act with Michael Ball ‘Ball and Boe’. He also sold out a US tour with Classic Quadrophenia alongside Pete Townsend, Vegas with his solo ‘Showstoppers’ debut and ‘Lights On Broadway’ that he headlined in Japan. Boe’s spellbinding voice has led him to some of the world’s most prestigious stages. From The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee to the balcony at Buckingham Palace, The Horse Guards Parade for VE Day 70, multiple shows at The Royal Albert Hall, Opera Houses around the world, Theatre stages in The West End and Broadway, U.S Memorial Day at The West Lawn in Washington and many more. A firm favourite of The Royal Family, Alfie also released the official Platinum Jubilee National Anthem as a duet with Sarah Brightman. Alfie progressed from singing Arias on the factory floor underneath cars during his apprenticeship as a mechanic in his home town, to receiving a place at The Royal College Of Music followed by The National Opera Studio and the Royal Opera House. It was the moment the legendary Baz Luhrmann discovered him where things really started to propel. He landed his first Broadway role in La Boheme which resulted in him winning his Tony award. Alfie went on to play Alfredo in La Traviata, Tamino in The Magic Flute, Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ferrando in Cosi Fan Tutti, J. M. Barrie in Finding Neverland on Broadway, The Mikado, Billy Bigelow in Carousel, and the role he is best known for, Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. Alfie’s spine-tingling rendition of ‘Bring Him Home’ continues to blow audiences away. He has played Jean Valjean in the West End and Broadway as well as celebrating the show’s 25th Anniversary at London’s O2 Arena and most recently, The All-Star Concert version of the show alongside Michael Ball and Matt Lucas. Alfie’s recording career took off when he was initially signed in 2006 by Classic FM where he released his first album. He then moved to EMI Records and Decca Universal where he went on to become one of the big success stories and acquired his multiple platinum sales and ten top 10 records. In 2016 he partnered with friend Michael Ball, (who he met on the set of Kismet) to form the duo ‘Ball and Boe’. The pair released a Number 1, double platinum album ‘Together’ followed by an equally successful release of ‘Together Again’. They have since had another 3 chart topping records and continue to sell out Arena tours across the UK. In 2023 Alfie released his most recent solo album ‘Open Arms, The Symphonic Songbook’ on BMG Records. An eleventh top 10 record that showcases an eclectic mix of power ballads accompanied by beautiful orchestral arrangements. He sold out a headline solo tour in the UK and released a Sunday Times Bestselling Memoir book ‘Face The Music’. This followed his appearance in BBC1’s Freeze The Fear with Whim Hoff where fans really grasped an insight to his personal journey. Alfie is set to go back on the road in May this year for his ‘Encore’ tour.

Killian Donnelly has just finished playing Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre, having previously played the role to critical acclaim in both the West End production and the sell-out UK and Ireland tour. Killian recently played ‘Bruce Bechdel’ in Fun Home at Gate Theatre, Dublin. His other theatre credits include the role of ‘The Phantom’ in The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre, ‘Charlie Price’ in Kinky Boots on Broadway, a role he originated at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End in 2015, for which he was nominated for an Olivier Award and for the cast recording a Grammy Award, and ‘Huey’ in the original London cast of Memphis at the Shaftesbury Theatre for which he was also nominated for an Olivier Award. He created the role of ‘Deco’ in The Commitments at the Palace Theatre and has also played ‘Tony’ in Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre, as well as ‘Raoul’ in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. He first joined the West End company of Les Misérables in 2008, going on to play the role of ‘Enjolras’ from 2009 to 2011. In 2010, he played the role of ‘Courfeyrac’ in the “25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misérables” at The O2 Arena and also played the role of ‘Combeferre’ in the multi-award-winning film, which will be re-released in cinemas this month to mark its 10th Anniversary.

Michael Ball is Britain’s leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular radio and TV presenter. For over 30 years he has been at the top of his game, starring in musical theatre productions in the West End and on Broadway, winning critical acclaim, a devoted following and awards for his stage work and recording career. Michael’s theatre include Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (ENO/Coliseum), Javert in Les Misérables – The Staged Concert (Gielgud Theatre) Anatoly in Chess (ENO/Coliseum), Mack in Mack and Mabel (Chichester/UK Tour), Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd (West End) for which he won the Olivier Award for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’, Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (Original West End Cast) for which he won the Olivier Award for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’, Kismet (English National Opera), Patience (New York City Opera), The Woman in White (West End/Broadway), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (West End), Passion, The Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of Love (West End/Broadway) and creating the role of. Marius in Les Misérables (Original West End Cast). His television credits include the Victoria Wood BBC TV film, That Day We Sang, opposite his Sweeney Todd co-star, Imelda Staunton. Michael has a successful radio broadcasting career which includes his own show, The Michael Ball Show on BBC Radio 2 on Sundays. He is also a popular TV presenter – he has hosted The Michael Ball Show on ITV1, his first TV travelogue, Wonderful Wales on Channel 5 and most recently an Easter Sunday special for the BBC. He regularly tours the UK as a concert artist and has sold millions of albums over the last 30 years; he’s performed in Australia, China, USA, Japan and, in 2007, made his BBC Proms debut: An Evening with Michael Ball at the Royal Albert Hall which marked the first time a musical theatre star had been given a solo concert at the Proms. In 2016 he released Together, a collaborative effort with close friend and singer Alfie Boe, that featured performances of classic songs. The album became the UK’s best-selling album of 2016 and beat the likes of Little Mix and The Rolling Stones to the Christmas No.1 spot. Ball & Boe then released Together Again which brought the pair yet another No.1 album in 2017, and Back Together which landed them the No.2 spot in the Official Albums Chart. In 2020, Michael and Alfie released their first festive album Together at Christmas featuring both old favourites and originals. Thanks to their latest release ‘Together in Vegas’, which entered the UK album chart at No.3 in October 2022, they have now sold over 1.5 million albums in the UK, received two Classic Brit Awards, sold out two headline arena tours and presented three ITV Specials! During the various U.K. lockdowns, Michael started to pen new material — the result was We Are More Than One, an album more personal than ever before. After learning how to write and record remotely, every track had an inspiring story to tell. His debut novel, ‘The Empire’ – published in Autumn 2022, became a Sunday Times Bestseller and he recently released his first ever memoir titled ‘Different Aspects’.

Bradley Jaden recently received rave reviews for his performance in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. He also appeared as Raoul in Broadway Italia’s brand new production of The Phantom of the Opera in Trieste and most notably as Javert in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre, a role he also played in the final cast of the musical at the Queen’s Theatre. Prior to that he starred as Enjolras in the concert staging of the production at the Gielgud Theatre. His other West End credits include appearing in the Gala cast of Old Friends at the Sondheim Theatre, Fiyero in Wicked at the Victoria Apollo Theatre, Thomas Percy in Treason: The Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Sir Lancelot in Camelot in Concert at the London Palladium, the UK tour of Ghost The Musical and Shrek The Musical at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. His TV credits include Emmerdale on ITV, Sugar Rush on Channel 4, and most recently EastEnders on BBC One.

The World Tour begins as the stage musical enters its 40th revolutionary year and will run throughout the upcoming 40th anniversary celebrations for the world’s longest running musical in 2025.

LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR will be expanded from the hugely successful Les Misérables The Staged Concert which played for over 200 record-breaking performances in the West End. It will have an extraordinary new design specifically created for arenas (and large theatres) with audiences of between 3,000 and 5,000. This spectacular production will have a company of over 110 actors, musicians and crew featuring a core cast with a great number of celebrated Les Mis guest stars appearing as their schedules allow.

Nick Grace is one of the World’s leading producers and general managers of international touring productions and in the last 25 years has presented shows in 59 countries worldwide including BATMAN LIVE – World Arena Tour, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – The Arena Spectacular, BLUE MAN GROUP World Tour and the ongoing MAMMA MIA! UK & International Tour.

The critically acclaimed production of Les Misérables continues to play at the Sondheim Theatre where it will soon enter its 40th revolutionary year, and several other local language productions are currently on or in preparation around the world. To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Oscar-winning movie, a remastered and remixed version will be released in cinemas Nationwide on 14th February.

LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR – 2024 TOUR LISTINGS THURSDAY 19 – SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2024 SSE Arena, Belfast https://www.ssearenabelfast.com/

THURSDAY 3 – SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2024 OVO Hydro, Glasgow https://www.ovohydro.com/

THURSDAY 10 – SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 2024 Utilita Arena, Sheffield https://www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk/

THURSDAY 17 – SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 2024 P&J Live, Aberdeen https://www.pandjlive.com/

THURSDAY 26 – SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER 2024 AO Arena, Manchester https://www.ao-arena.com/

THURSDAY 2 – SUNDAY 5 JANUARY 2025 Utilita Arena, Newcastle https://www.utilitaarena.co.uk/

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Cameron’s Mackintosh’s production of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR will embark on a World Tour this September, opening with strictly limited UK dates. As the beloved musical phenomenon enters its 40 th revolutionary year in London, this spectacular production will have an extraordinary new design specifically created for larger venues.

The Arena Spectacular will be performing in over 15 countries and regions worldwide and initial casting has now been announced for the UK dates – Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden will share the role of Javert, leading a cast and orchestra of over 65.

Victor Hugo’s classic tale is an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. With a magnificent score of iconic songs including “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More” and more, this epic and uplifting story is undisputedly one of the world’s favourite musicals.

Further casting to be announced. Les Misérables will feature a core cast with a great number of celebrated Les Mis guest stars appearing as their schedules allow. Please note that the appearance of any artist is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.

Newcastle cast performance schedule

Please note that the appearance of any artist is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.

• Michael Ball and Alfie Boe will be performing the following dates in Newcastle: 2nd & 3rd Jan 7:30pm, 4th Jan 1pm and 5th Jan 6:30pm.
• Killian Donnelly and Bradley Jaden will be performing the following dates in Newcastle: 4th Jan 7:30pm and 5th Jan 12:30pm.

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Cameron’s Mackintosh’s production of Boublil and Schönberg’s  LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA SPECTACULAR  will embark on a World Tour from this September with strictly limited UK dates. Expanded from the hugely successful  Les Mis é rables The Staged Concert , which played for over 200 record-breaking performances in the West End, this spectacular production will have an extraordinary new design specifically created for larger venues with a cast and orchestra of over 65.

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Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular commences September 2024. Initial UK Casting has just been announced >> UK Dates for this highly anticipated production listed below.

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Cameron Mackintosh, is delighted to announce initial dates and venues for the World Tour of  LES MISÉRABLES –  THE ARENA SPECTACULAR. 

This production will have an extraordinary new design specifically created for arenas (and large theatres) with audiences of between 3,000 – 5,000.  

This spectacular production will have a UK company of over 110 actors, musicians and crew featuring a core cast with a great number of celebrated Les Mis guest stars appearing as their schedules allow.

The World tour will open in Belfast . Following this, the production will play limited dates at Glasgow , Sheffield and Aberdeen . The Tour will then commence its European leg in Luxembourg , followed by Geneva , Trieste , Milan , Copenhagen , Oslo and Zurich . Its final UK dates will be in Manchester and Newcastle before moving on to Sweden , Australia , Taiwan , Japan and South Korea .

WHAT IS LES MISÉRABLES ABOUT?

“I dreamed a dream in time gone by, when hope was high and life worth living. I dreamed that love would never die. I dreamed that God would be forgiving.”

The year is 1832. Jean Valjean, a French peasant who stole a loaf of bread and ended up spending 19 years in gaol for his trouble, is living to regret it. Then he goes and jumps parole which doesn’t go down well with Javert, a particularly jobsworth cop who, with his unshakeable belief in the letter of the law, obsessively hounds Valjean until… well, if you want the whole story, read Victor Hugo’s novel. No? You prefer your French classics delivered in the form of a musical and theatrical triumph? Now you’re talking.

Because, thanks to the creative team that includes composer Claude-Michel Shönberg and writer Alain Boublil , and songs including One Day More , I Dreamed a Dream and Do You Hear the People Sing? that’s exactly what ‘Les Mis’ is.

Secure your tickets today because this show will sell-out.

LES MISERABLES TOUR 2024 CAST & CREATIVE

Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular Initial UK Casting is as follows:

• Alfie Boe / Killian Donnelly – Jean Valjean
• Michael Ball / Bradley Jaden – Javert

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe will play the roles of Javert and Jean Valjean respectively at the following locations and dates:

Belfast:  19, 20 & 21 Sep at 7.30pm and 25, 26, 27 & 28 Sep at 7.30pm Glasgow:  3 & 4 Oct at 7.30pm, 5 Oct at 2pm, 6 Oct at 6.30pm Sheffield:  10 & 11 Oct at 7.30pm, 12 Oct at 2.30pm, 13 Oct at 6pm Aberdeen:  17 & 18 Oct at 7.30pm, 19 Oct at 2pm Manchester:  27 Dec at 7.30pm, 28 Dec at 2pm, 29 Dec at 1pm Newcastle:  2 & 3 Jan 7.30pm, 4 Jan at 1pm, 5 Jan at 6.30pm

Killian Donnelly and Bradley Jaden will play the roles of Jean Valjean and Javert respectively at the following locations and dates: Belfast: 21 & 28 Sep at 2.30pm, 24 Sep at 7.30pm Glasgow: 5 Oct at 7.30pm, 6 Oct at 1pm Sheffield: 12 Oct at 7.30pm, 13 Oct at 1pm Aberdeen: 19 Oct at 7.30pm, 20 Oct at 1pm Manchester: 26 & 28 Dec at 7.30pm, 27 Dec at 2pm Newcastle: 4 Jan at 7.30pm, 5 Jan at 12.30pm

Produced by Cameron Mackintosh

Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (based on the novel by Victor Hugo )

Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer

Directed by  Laurence Connor and James Powell Sio

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