Les Miserables

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West End

Queen’s Theatre

Until Sat Apr 26 2014

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Tue Dec 13 2011

Current cast includes Geronimo Rauch as Jean Valjean, Tam Mutu as Javert, Craig Mather as Marius, Samantha Dorsey as Cosette and Danielle Hope as Eponine

If the second longest running show in the West End was looking a little tired, a rejuvenating orchestral facelift was just what the doctor ordered. Cameron Mackintosh's 'little girl' has shaken off that 1980s synth vibe and finally woken up to the organic noughties. This is a new, richer sound with strong operatic undertones and even the faint echoes of chamber music.

Led by compelling ex-'Phantom…' Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean, this dynamic cast blows a whirlwind through the Queen's Theatre, hurtling along Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's famous melodrama. Aided by a swirling revolve and John Napier's stunning constructivist set, we follow Jean Valjean's journey across France as he attempts to escape his criminal past and make amends.

Hadley Fraser as Javert, Valjean's fated pursuer, matches Karimloo's booming vocals and moody stares step for step (at one point rather sweetly causing a premature ovation). Craig Mather and Lisa-Anne Wood do very prettily as lovelorn young leads Marius and Cosette. But it is Alexia Khadime's soaring 'On My Own' that storms the barricades; her plucky and faithful Eponine genuinely pulls at the heartstrings.

For all its legions of fans, there are many who would sniff at this revived 'Les Miserables', branding it 'opera lite'. In a sense they would be right: all this histrionic bombast is only really making soap opera respectable. But so what. This updated and improved production is a real rabble-rouser and while it may be tosh, it's still stirring, beautifully made Cameron Mackintosh.

By Honour Bayes

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Queen’s Theatre
Address:
Queen’s Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue
London
W1D 6BA

Phone:
0844 544 3830
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
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Tube: Leicester Sq
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  - Shaftesbury Avenue
    London
    W1D 6BA
  - 0844 544 3830
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
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Les Miserables 2013 - 2014

Date Time Price information
Thu May 23

19:30

£20–£95. Runs 3hrs
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Fri May 24

19:30

£20–£95. Runs 3hrs
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Sat May 25

14:30

£20–£95. Runs 3hrs
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19:30
Mon May 27

19:30

£20–£95. Runs 3hrs
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Tue May 28

19:30

£20–£95. Runs 3hrs
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Wed May 29

14:30

£20–£95. Runs 3hrs
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19:30
Thu May 30

19:30

£20–£95. Runs 3hrs
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Fri May 31

19:30

£20–£95. Runs 3hrs
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(14 ratings)

A must see for any Londoner or any tourist. Excellent show.

Adam Lewis Sat Jan 12
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icons downloads Mon Sep 24 2012
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Very boring. Continous singing without any breaks, talks etc.

Tufan Tue Jul 10 2012
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The most amazing production I have ever seen and I've seen a lot. I ended up crying the acting the singing the dancing the lines were so perfect and emotional. This really is a must see play just because of how amazing it is. So much better than expected. Planning to see les miserables again haha.

Renyce Fri Mar 30 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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To be honest I have fought going to see this musical ever since it opened, i was convinced i would hate it and had no interest in what i beleived the theme and storey was, but as one of my favourite actors and singers was in it "Ramin Karimloo" who i had seen many times as the Phantom and who I think is totally amazing, I decided that before he left the role if i was going to see it now was the time, Well what can I say? from saying that no show would ever take over as my favourite "Phantom of the Opera" how wrong could I be, Les Mis totally blew me away, it truly is the best I have ever seen, so much so, that immediately after seeing it my husband and I have booked to see it again in a weeks time and I cant wait, so if you have ever had doubts about seeing this fantastic show, take the plunge and give it a go, You surely wont be disappointed.

Susan Thu Mar 22 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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One this is the longest running musical in the commercial world! 2 this is the best musical ever in the world. 3 it should run forever it's more of an institution than a blockbuster!!

Nathan rutherford Thu Feb 23 2012
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amazing

nick Sun Feb 19 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Even better than expected...

kim Sat Jan 21 2012
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sound good

jessica Thu Dec 22 2011
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If I could give this musical more than I would! Absolutely brilliant!!

Claire Tue Sep 27 2011
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