Les Misérables

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Showing at: Queen's Theatre

Box Office: 0844 482 5160

Age: General

Genre: Musical

Sub Genre: Music Theatre

Les Misérables is the famous musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's great humanitarian novel of one man's determined survival in the face of another's vengeful persecution. Set amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France, it tells the story of former prisoner Jean Valjean, who is pursued for decades by his policeman nemesis, Javert.

The dramatic score includes numbers such as On My Own, One More Day, and Do You Hear the People Sing?

Les Misérables has now celebrated 23 years in London, making it the capital's longest-running musical. The show first opened at the Barbican in 1985 before transferring to the Palace later that year, where it remained for nearly 20 years. It opened in its present home, the Queen's, in 2004. The show is now one of the world's best-loved musicals and has been produced in 38 countries and translated into 21 different languages. A Broadway production opened in 1987 and won eight Tony Awards.

The current London cast of Les Misérables includes Drew Sarich as Valjean, a role he has previously played on Broadway, and Earl Carpenter as Javert. Carpenter is a hugely experienced British musical theatre star who is best known for playing the title role in another long-running musical, The Phantom Of The Opera. His other London credits include Sunset Boulevard and Beauty And The Beast.

 

Performance Details

  • previews from: 03 Apr 2004
  • opening night: 12 Apr 2004
  • booking until: 27 Feb 2010

show times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed & Sat 14:30

ticket prices:  £12.50-£52.50

duration: 3h

Assisted Performances

audio described performance: By VocalEyes on Sat 11 Oct at 14:30, tickets £20 T: 0844 482 5165 E: access@delmack.co.uk

 

cast: Earl Carpenter, Drew Sarich, Allyson Brown, Jon Robyns, David Thaxton, Jimmy Johnston, Jackie Marks, Nancy Sullivan, Leanne Dobinson

author: Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg & Herbert Kretzmer after Victor Hugo

adapted by: John Caird, Trevor Nunn

director: John Caird, Trevor Nunn

lyrics by: Original French lyrics by Alain Boublil & English Lyrics By Herbert Kretzmer

book By: Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg

sound: Andrew Bruce

lighting designer: David Hersey

costume: Andreanne Neofitou

designer: John Napier

 

map: View Map

address: 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

 

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: Tel: 0844 482 5137

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

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.

Drew Sarich and Earl Carpenter star in Les Miserables at the Queen's theatre

Drew Sarich and Earl Carpenter star in Les Miserables

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