Cameron Mackintosh has announced a star-studded anniversary cast for Les Misérables at London’s Sondheim Theatre, celebrating 40 years of the iconic musical.
From 8 September to 1 November 2025, a special company of performers from the West End, international productions, the Oscar-winning film, and the Miz Rocks Arena Spectacular will take to the stage for an eight-week-only run.
Killian Donnelly will return to the role of Jean Valjean, joined by Bradley Jaden as Javert, Katie Hall as Fantine, Jac Yarrow as Marius, Shan Ako as Éponine, Jordan Shaw as Enjolras, and Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette.
Adam Gillen will make his Les Misérables debut as Thénardier, while Australian theatre legend Marina Prior joins as Madame Thénardier. Ian McIntosh will also appear as Jean Valjean at select performances.
Cameron Mackintosh said:
“It’s hard to believe that Les Misérables is already 40 years old and still in the prime of life on Shaftesbury Avenue in London’s West End, packing out the Sondheim Theatre.”
He added:
“As we go into our remarkable fifth decade, we have found a terrific new cast to continue storming the barricade from 7 July for ‘One Year More’. And in celebration of our 40th Birthday, I have put together, as I have always done for major celebrations, a special cast for eight weeks only… This will be the last time that they will all be able to play together in Les Mis as their careers take them onto new stellar paths.”
The anniversary season will run alongside a new principal cast launching from 7 July, led by Ian McIntosh as Jean Valjean and Sam Oladeinde as Javert. Katie Hall continues as Fantine, with Adam Gillen, Claire Machin, Thiago Phillip Felizardo, Amena El-kindy, Joe Griffiths-Brown, and Izzi Levine completing the principal line-up.
The musical’s legendary score includes “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and “Do You Hear the People Sing?”—songs that have become anthems of revolution and resilience around the world.
Les Misérables has been seen by over 130 million people in 55 countries and 452 cities, and has won over 180 major awards, including 4 Olivier Awards, 8 Tony Awards, and 3 Oscars for the film adaptation.
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