Les Misérables Tickets
About Les Misérables
Don’t wait one day more. Head to the barricade. Les Misérables tickets are available on London Theatre now.
Victor Hugo’s epic French novel of the same name inspires the Les Misérables musical. The musical doesn’t focus on the French Revolution of 1789 though. Instead, Les Misérables tells an expansive story of one man’s journey to salvation from 1815 to 1832.
After picking up audience buzz at the Barbican, Les Misérables opened at the Palace Theatre on 4 Dec. 1985. Its original cast boasts West End and Broadway talent, including Patti LuPone and Michael Ball.
Les Misérables in London continues to attract audiences, with fans continuing to revisit this dazzling musical that includes Boublil and Schönberg's hit songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” and “Do You Hear the People Sing?"
Audiences worldwide can’t get enough of Jean Valjean’s troubled life. Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, and Russell Crowe starred in the 2012 Academy Award-nominated Les Misérables film. Plus, it’s been produced across 42 countries and translated into 22 languages. But there's nothing quite like seeing Les Misérables, the West End's longest-running musical, in London.
What is Les Misérables about?
The Les Misérables musical is set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and tells a moving story of unrequited love, sacrifice, passion, redemption, and revolutionary spirit. The newly-free prisoner Jean Valjean builds a new, respectable life for himself but is hunted by the prison guard Javert, all while revolutionaries fight for freedom in France. Throughout the musical, audiences meet Fantine, Eponine, and Cosette, as well as the Thenardiers, and freedom fighters like Marius and Enjolras.
Tickets to Les Misérables are available now. Book tickets to Les Misérables on London Theatre today.
Run time
2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 8+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult ticketholder (18+). Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.
Start date
25th September, 2021
End date
6th September, 2025
Our Review
Review - Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre
Les Misérables cast and creative team
By: Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, with original text by Alain Boublil and additional material by James Fenton
Songs by: Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
Director: Trevor Nunn and John Caird
Choreography: Kate Flatt
Producer: Cameron Mackintosh
Cast list: Killian Donnelly (as Jean Valjean), Stewart Clarke (as Javert), Luke Kempner (as Thénardier), Katie Hall (as Fantine), Will Callan (as Marius), Amena El-Kindy (as Éponine), Djavan van de Fliert (as Enjolras), Claire Machin (as Madame Thénardier), Lulu-Mae Pears (as Cosette), Katie Hall (as Fantine), Tom Hext (as Grantaire), Elliott Norrington, Dexter Pulling, Osian Slater, Ethan Sokontwe, Alex Shaw, Clark Young (alternating as Gavroche), Ivy-Rae Battams, Dotty Coates, Mila Isaacs (alternating as Little Cosette), Poppy Jason, Saskia Sibley, Elodie Wyle (alternating as Young Éponine)
Design: John Napier
Costume: Andreane Neofitou
Lighting: David Hersey
Sound: Mick Potter and Andrew Bruce
Other info: The show premiered at the Barbican on 8th Oct 1985, then transferred to Palace Theatre 4 Dec 1985, before transferring to Queen's Theatre 3 April 2004
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Chinatown (3mins)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along, just after the Gielgud Theatre.
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Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Les Misérables about?
Do you hear the people sing? The iconic West End classic returns with a fresh staging and design. Even if you’ve seen Les Mis before, you haven’t seen it like this. This global hit tells a timeless story of redemption and revolution, complete with famous songs like “I Dreamed A Dream.” Get your tickets to Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre today.
How long is Les Misérables?
The running time of Les Misérables is 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
Where is Les Misérables playing?
Les Misérables is playing at Sondheim Theatre. The theatre is located at 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6BA.
How much do tickets cost for Les Misérables?
Tickets for Les Misérables start at £32.
What's the age requirement for Les Misérables?
The recommended age for Les Misérables is Ages 8+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult ticketholder (18+). Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted..
How do you book tickets for Les Misérables?
Book tickets for Les Misérables on London Theatre.
What are the songs in 'Les Misérables'?
Les Misérables is a sung-through musical featuring many classic songs like “Bring Him Home,” “Stars,” and “I Dreamed a Dream.” Read our complete guide to the songs in Les Misérables.
Who wrote 'Les Misérables'?
Les Misérables is an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel. The musical was written by Claude-Michel Schönberg (music) and Alain Boublil (French lyrics), with Herbert Kretzmer providing the English-language libretto.
Who directed 'Les Misérables'?
Trevor Nunn and John Caird directed Les Misérables on stage, and the duo won a Tony Award for their work on the show in 1987.
When did 'Les Misérables' open in the West End?
Les Misérables opened at the Barbican Centre on 8 October 1985, then transferred to the Palace Theatre on 4 December 1985. It later moved again to its current home at the Sondheim Theatre on 3 April 2004.
Is 'Les Misérables' appropriate for kids?
This production is suitable for children over the age of 7. An adult must accompany any children under 16, and children under 3 will not be admitted into the auditorium.
Is 'Les Misérables' good?
An epic spectacle, Les Misérables continues to leave audiences breathless after over thirty years with its beautiful score and captivating story. Read our five-star review of Les Misérables.
Is 'Les Misérables' a true story?
Whilst Les Misérables is an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name, this fictional work dives into the inequalities of 19th-century France, including the June Rebellion of 1832.
Is 'Les Misérables' an opera?
No, Les Misérables is not opera but is categorised as a sung-through musical. The show seamlessly weaves spoken dialogue with various musical styles to tell the story. Find out more about the songs in Les Misérables with our song guide here.
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