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Performances will begin on 5 December 2020 for Les Misérables -The Staged Concert at the Sondheim Theatre. Today it is officially announced that the run will extend to 28 February 2021. Additional dates have been added to help accommodate Patrons who are affected by the Government’s latest directive requiring Theatres to further reduce their seating... Continue Reading →
Les Miserables’ leading men, Craig Mather, Toby Miles and Paul Wilkins are to star in the festive production ‘Baaa Humbug! A Stocking Full of Show Tunes’, an all new three- act performance served alongside a three-course dining cruise experience on the River Thames. Packed with musical anecdotes and an abundance of Christmas merriment… ‘Baaa Humbug!’... Continue Reading →
Cameron Mackintosh today (14 October 2020) announces a two-week extension to the run of Les Misérables -The Staged Concert due to extraordinary public demand. Playing at the Sondheim Theatre over the Christmas period, the run which begins on 5 December 2020 is now extended to 31 January 2021. Cameron Mackintosh said: “The phenomenal speed at... Continue Reading →
Cameron Mackintosh has officially confirmed the return of Les Misérables -The Staged Concert for a six-week limited run at the Sondheim Theatre from 5 December 2020 – 17 January 2021 to coincide with the musical’s 35th year on Shaftesbury Avenue and following Saturday night’s spectacular musical extravaganza on Britain’s Got Talent. With a reduced seating... Continue Reading →
It’s been ten months in the making and now it’s time for one act to triumph as the Britain’s Got Talent 2020 Champion and win a life-changing £250,000 prize plus that coveted spot on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance. Airing this Saturday, at 19:30 on ITV, viewers will witness a show of epic... Continue Reading →
With a heartfelt message to “Stay at home and support the NHS so they can bring your loved ones home”, musical theatre supergroup The Barricade Boys have joined forces with some very special guests to put together a stunning rendition of “Bring Him Home” from Les Misérables, which has been released on Twitter and Instagram today Monday 30... Continue Reading →
Matt Lucas stepped in to play the role of Thénardier for a few weeks when Gerard Carey was unable to perform before the first preview of the new production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre last month due to vocal injury caused by contracting pneumonia. Last week Lucas regrettably sustained a back injury which... Continue Reading →
Matt Lucas will step in to play the role of Thénardier in the new production of Les Misérables at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre in the West End where performances began on Wednesday. Lucas returns to the part on Monday 23 December 2019 for six weeks stepping in for Gerard Carey who, after strict medical... Continue Reading →
Cameron Mackintosh announced today casting for the exciting new cast of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables at the newly restored Sondheim Theatre, when the theatre re-opens on 18 December 2019 following its major renovation. Jon Robyns will play Jean Valjean, Bradley Jaden Javert, Gerard Carey Thénardier, Carrie Hope Fletcher Fantine, Shan Ako Eponine, Josefina Gabrielle... Continue Reading →
