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Les Misérables
Musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's great humanitarian novel of one man's determined survival in the face of another's vengeful persecution.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Les Misérables
Queen's Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, LondonIn October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th anniversary in London and is now the world's longest running musical.
This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution.
Set amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells the story of former prisoner Jean Valjean, who is pursued for decades by his policeman nemesis, Javert.
The dramatic score of Les Misérables includes numbers such as On My Own, One More Day, and Do You Hear The People Sing?
Seen by more than 60 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 21 languages, this spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: David Shannon. (From 18 Jun: Geronimo Rauch), Hadley Fraser, Caroline Sheen, Cameron Blakely, Katy Secombe, Alexia Khadime, Lisa-Anne Wood, Liam Tamne, Craig Mather, Jonathan Williams
adapted by: John Caird, Trevor Nunn
director: John Caird, Trevor Nunn
music by: Claude-Michel Schönberg
lyrics by: Original French lyrics by Alain Boublil & English Lyrics By Herbert Kretzmer
book By: Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg
producer: Cameron Mackintosh
designer: John Napier
costume: Andreanne Neofitou
lighting designer: David Hersey
sound: Andrew Bruce
Performance CalendarHIDE
Ticket Prices:
£20-£65 (all tickets include a £1 theatre restoration levy)
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Musical
- Sub-Genre: Music Theatre
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed & Sat 14:30
- Duration: 3h
- opening night:
- booking until: 27.10.2012
- Box Office:
0844 482 5160 - Visit the Show Website
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Venue InformationHIDE
Queen's Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom, W1D 6BA
- Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus (approx. 250m)
- Nearest bus: 14, 19, 38
- Parking: 2 spaces for Blue Badge holders in Archer Street Westminter City Council car park at Poland Street and China Town. NCP at Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street and Lexington Street.
- Air conditioned: 0
- Download an Enabled Map
Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 0844 482 5137
- Telephones: Public cash telephone down 3 steps from the foyer, through a narrow doorway.
- Discounts: Discounts available for all disabled people and their companions.
- Limited mobility: Front of Stalls and aisle seats offer most leg room.
- Access description: Level access to the main entrance and foyer, and one step up through a separate entrance to the Box Office (counter straight ahead). 3 steps down from foyer to Dress Circle with 2 steps between rows. 21 steps down to Stalls, 39 up to Upper Circle with 3 steep steps between rows. Staircases have handrails on both sides, steps highlighted. Theatre opens 45 mins before the performance.
- Hearing impaired: Infra-red system with 12 headsets – collect from foyer kiosk. You will be asked to sign a receipt. Avoid front row of Stalls. Induction loop in auditorium and at the Box Office.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are permitted to stay with owners if required. Staff can also look after them. Maximum of 3 guide dogs per performance.
- Wheelchairs: Entrance to the auditorium is through the fourth side EXIT door on Wardour Street – please ask a member of staff to open this for you. One 5cm step up to 2 spaces at C1 and C25 in the Dress Circle. Companions can sit in the same row. Venue suitable for scooters. 4 scooter and 6 wheelchair transfer seating available in rows C, D or E. Scooter transferees please call.
- Toilets: Women’s and men’s at the back of the Dress Circle. More toilets at Stalls and Upper Circle levels.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilet with Radar lock in foyer via a ramped corridor (Ushers hold keys).
- Bars: 18 steps from the foyer to the Dress Circle bar (at the back of the Dress Circle). Fixed seating. Stalls bar down 21 steps; Upper Circle bar up 39 steps. Drinks may be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium.
Access Performance InfoEXPAND
This production has accessible performances on the following dates:
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- 28 Jul 2012
- Captioned Performance:
By Stagetext on Sat 28 Jul at 14:30 tickets £35 T: 08444825165 E: access@delmack.co.uk
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- 02 Aug 2012
- Sign Language Interpreted Performance:
By Theatresign on Thu 2nd Aug at 19:30 tickets £35 T: 08444825165 E: access@delmack.co.uk
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- 04 Aug 2012
- Audio Described Performance:
By Vocaleyes on Sat 4th Aug at 14:30 (touch tour 13:00) tickets £35 T: 0844 482 5165 E: access@delmack.co.uk
