Why watch Les Misérables
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Adapted from Victor Hugo’s novel and reborn as a record-smashing musical and blockbuster film, this London classic resonates with dreamers, rebels, and romantics, now in its record-breaking 41st year after marking its 40th West End anniversary last October.
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Olivier and Tony awards crown its success, with Cameron Mackintosh producing, Claude-Michel Schönberg composing, and a star cast led by Killian Donnelly.
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Themes of justice, redemption, and love collide with its famous revolving stage and rousing anthems like "I Dreamed a Dream" and "Do You Hear the People Sing?".
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Since 1985, it has been the West End’s longest-running musical, dazzling 130+ million worldwide and having been translated into 21 languages with performances in 53 countries.
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With 392 costumes, 85 wigs, and seamless staging, this theatrical feat brings 19th-century France to life on a breathtaking scale. Book your Les Misérables London tickets today!
The story
Set in 19th-century France, Les Misérables follows ex-convict Jean Valjean, released after years in prison but forever branded by his past. Pursued relentlessly by Inspector Javert, Valjean rebuilds his life under a new name while encountering characters like Fantine, Cosette, Marius, and Éponine. As revolution brews in Paris, love, sacrifice, and justice clash in a tale that asks: who will rise when the barricades fall?
Critics reviews
“With a cast that never misses a note, the West End’s longest-running musical proves a haunting and thrilling inspiration.”
– The Guardian
“It whumps you in the solar plexus … sold by world-class singers, it still defies the critics.”
– Time Out
- Rated 4.7 / 55,036 reviews
- Duration2.8 hours
- CancellationNon-refundable
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Getting there: Sondheim Theatre, London.
- Leading roles: Ian McIntosh as Valjean, Oliver Savile as Javert, Lucia McLaughlin as Cosette, Martha Kirby as Fantine (until Sept 7) Stefanie Jones as Fantine (from Sept 7), Harry Hepple as Thénardier, Mina Anwar as Madame Thénardier, Jess Folley as Éponine, Thiago Phillip Felizardo as Marius, Joe Griffiths-Brown as Enjolra.
- Director: James Powell and Laurence Connor
- Producer: Cameron Mackintosh
- Music: Claude-Michel Schönberg
- Lyrics: Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer
- Book: Based on the novel by Victor Hugo
- Set & image design: Matt Kinley
- Lighting design: Paul Constable
- Costume design: Andreane Neofitou
- Sound design: Mick Potter
- This show is recommended for ages 8 years and above. Children aged under 3 years will not be admitted to this show.
- Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult who is at least 18 years old.
