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Les Miserables

51 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6BA, England
44 0844 482 5160
Ranked #2 of 818 attractions in London
5.0 of 5 stars 508 Reviews
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Type: Performances
Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is...... more » Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is now the world's longest running musical. This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

great musical in a great venue which has been going for years and rightly so More

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London
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The music and stage play are captivating. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants a good night out. More

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Spartanburg, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I had not had sleep due to delay issues with flights, but despite being sleep deprived, I thoroughly enjoyed the show! Definitely worth seeing in London More

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BigginsBoy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

May it never stop. I have been several times over 20 years and taken my kids as they have grown old enough More

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dublin
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This show never lets you down. A first class cast play this like it was the first time showing bundles of passion and enthusiasm. We have seen the show seven times over the past ten years and never fail to be mesmurised by it. Highly recommended More

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Monteal, Quebec
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I've seen Les Miserables live twice now, and heard it over and over on the CD - so I was not expecting to be blown away by the production. Wrong. It's wonderful. We attended a matinee performance, completely full - and the level of expertise of the performers was simply outstanding. The music is great of course - the circulating... More

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Surrey
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I managed to sleep throuigh most of the first half and leave. While I am sure there are many peopel who might enjoy this I am not oen of them. I would rather poke sticks in my eyes. More

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California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Great small theater and fantastic performance of the best musical ever produced! More

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Neuchatel, Switzerland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Saw this show over 20 years ago when I first moved to London and this time went with my wife and kids aged 11 and 15. It was as brilliant as I had remembered it; an excellent musical. More

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Hong Kong, China
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

It has everything you would expect from a blockbuster musical. Excellent crew, flawless performance, first class set design. You won't regret your choice if you only have limited time and want to go for a musical in the west end. Student tickets occasionally available (mostly during low season). You can get a front row ticket for less than 30GBP. Do... More

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