Les Miserables is a real tear jerker which is unsuitable for children.It is based on Victor Hugo's epic novel, spanning two decades in the life of Jean Valjean: starting in Digne in France in 1815, moving to Montfermeil in 1823 and eventually getting to Paris in 1832.
The relentless policeman Javert pursues escaped convict Jean Valjean for years through revolutionary France. Valjean becomes a factory owner and mayor, agrees to raise the daughter of dying prostitute and joins the fight for freedom. None of this impresses Javert - until Valjean saves his life.
The intricate plot has many twists and turns including a romance between Marius and Cosette, and the unrequited love of Eponine.
It includes some haunting scores including "Who Am I?," "A Little Fall of Rain," "One Day More," "Bring Him Home" and "I Dreamed a Dream."
The current cast includes Simon Bowman as Jean Valjean, Hans-Peter Janssens (Javert), Rebecca Seale (Fantine), Alistair Brammer (Marius), Emily Bull (Cosette).Nancy Sullivan as Eponine.
Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and book by Alain Boublil, and Claude-Michel Schonberg. It is directed & adapted by Trevor Nunn & John Caird and designed by John Napier.
Booking to 26 February 2011 click on the image to reserve your tickets online
 Monday to Saturday 19:30/Wednesday & Saturday matinees 2.30pm (Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the curtain is due to rise) Length of show: 2 hours 50 minutes (including interval) |
HOW TO GET TO LES MIS
Queen's Theatre,
51 Shaftesbury Avenue
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London, W1D 6BA
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Tube :Piccadilly Circus ( 250 metre walk) Train: Charing Cross |
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14, 19, 38 |
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MasterPark at Poland Street and China Town. This theatre participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme - find out more about the great discounts offered by clicking on the link. |
DISABLED ACCESS TO LES MISERABLES
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Infra-red system with 12 headsets – free hire upon production of ID. Collected from foyer kiosk. Please contact 0844 482 5137 prior to booking |
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Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium |
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Entrance to the auditorium is through the fourth side door on Wardour Street – ask a member of staff to open this for you. One 5cm step up to two wheelchair or scooter parking spaces in C1 and C25 in the Dress Circle. |
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Adapted toilet with Radar lock in foyer via a ramped corridor. Please ask a member of staff for assistance. Disabled access lavatory at Dress Circle level with street access from Catherine Street |
