Les Miserables London
Les Miserables London
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The immensely poignant London classic, Les Miserables London, is one of the most successful legendary productions by Cameron Mackintosh. Boubil and Schonberg’s spectacular show, Les Miserables celebrated its silver jubilee anniversary on October 2012 and is regarded as the longest running musical of the world.
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Neighbourhood: Soho
The go-to district for a good time in London, Soho hosts a wealth of world-class theatres and a compelling lineup of cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs. At Soho's core is London's original Red Light District and the epicenter of the LGBT scene – and thus the city's hottest nightlife. For shopping enthusiasts, Soho is not only the home of London's greatest concentration of boutique shops, but also the most strategic place to set off on a tour of the world's most celebrated department stores. In the southern part of the neighbourhood lies Chinatown, with its multitude of delicious and affordable restaurants. Closer to the Thames, Chinatown's narrow and teeming lantern-lit lanes spill onto the expansive hub of glitzy Leicester Square.
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- NelCalifornai215 contributionsJust WOW!Have been wanting to see Les Mis for years and didn't get a chance. I had to drag my spouse who dislikes musicals. We were both blown away. Wow! Wow! Wow! We loved it--we laughed, we cried and felt like we were living during the French revolution. A must. We bought same day tickets at a reduced price at TKTS booth in Leicester Square. They were very helpful and informative.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 October 2023
- Leanne WMelbourne, Australia2 contributionsLoved it so much saw it twice within 3 weeks!!I am an Aussie visiting London for a month and I saw it TWICE within my stay in London - that's how.good it was. I have seen Les Mis several times before but the London cast was exceptional! The theatre was beautiful and we just loved the passionate performances. One negative though were the amount of people on their phones. One woman two seats over from me (American) had the audacity to make a phone call! I made a complaint during intermission and they said they are certainly going to be more strict about it.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 October 2023
- Nick KLondon, United Kingdom25 contributionsFantasticTonights show, 27th October 2023, did not disappoint. Ive always wanted to see the show and it was simply fantastic. The stage show, sets, effects, was amazing. Everything slipped into place seamlessly. The cast were superb. The acting and singing was incredible, so moving. They all sang their hearts out with so emotion. The theatre was full and at the end everyone were on their feet giving the cast a standing ovation which they richly deserved. Loved itVisited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 October 2023
- medwards2311160 contributionsmagnifique, magnificent, godidogWow, what a show, what can I say but Fantastic, amazing awesome brilliant excellent, well worth a visit. Having watched the film, having watch clips from other shows with famous stars, actors as such you’re not sure what you are going to get. All I can say is that The cast of 2023 were amazing, and probably performed the show better than others. Thank you. The Sondheim theatre is not a large theatre by far, but the atmosphere, the show’s effects, the sound of the music the singing just had you immersed in the show all the way through. I would certainly one to see the show again. Loved it. 😊Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 November 2023
- Hannah D1 contributionIf you go to just one musical, make sure it's this one!All the superlatives in the dictionary couldn't really do this show justice so I won't use them. Normally I can't sit still for more than about an hour without getting restless, but I was so enraptured by the wonderful singing, the set designs, and the special effects that I could easily have stayed at least another hour. It's an unforgettable experience which is well worth paying extra for a better view of the stage.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 1 December 2023
- jenprinciPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania44 contributionsLes Miz on the West End is still SPECTACULARWe saw Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theater on December 29 and it was FABULOUS!! The entire cast was spectacular and the production was the best I've ever seen. We sat in Stalls Row D and the view was great. I highly recommend this show if you are in London.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 31 December 2023
- SuzKerry8 contributionsWow!!!I just have to leave a review. I hope it gets to the cast. I was there last night. 27th January. I know les miserables and have seen it ( the film) so many times. Didnt think I could possibly cry at it but put tissues in my bag just in case. Thank goodness I did. Tears and snot flying so many times!!! Mortified myself!! What a cast!! What a performance. Will never ever forget it. Thank you.Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten 28 January 2024
- Dave BaynhamThe Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom65 contributionsLes Miserablé that was out of this WorldOhh my life!!! Seriously 😲 wow!!! We have seen many productions of Les Mis and we love the show, but the performance on Monday evening on the 22nd of January 2024 was by far the best performance by far. The whole production from start to finish blew us both away, the acting, singing the scenery, the Orchestra, the sound tech just amazing. If I could see it again every night I would if the production was as good as that.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 February 2024
- dan07270135 contributionsOutstanding!Wow, what a show! I was captivated from the moment the show started. A moving and powerful show. The talent of the cast is unbelievable, the stage production, lighting, set design just brilliant. I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to go and see it. I would definitely recommend.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 17 March 2024
- Travel84Dundee, United Kingdom47 contributionsPowerful performanceBreathtaking, powerful, mind blowing… so many more superlatives could be used to describe this show. The cast were absolutely outstanding, as was the orchestra, lights, set designs etc. I have never been so moved by a performance, thank goodness I had tissues in my bag!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 March 2024
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Graham R
Hartlepool, UK25 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
So my first theatre visit couldn’t have gone better. What a venue, easy to navigate, easy to get to and a lovely place. Drinks were not as expensive as I thought and a small enough place to ensure you can get what you want, when you want it. The show itself was beyond expectation, from the cast to the lighting and stage I can only give it 10/10. Great experience and will definitely be going to see more
Written 2 January 2020
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Gordon B
East Kilbride, UK19 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Have wanted see Les Miserables for years and grabbed the opportunity with both hands and wasn't disappointed!
The newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre looks amazing and the staff were helpful and friendly.
More (or bigger) WC facilities would be my only suggestion for improvement as there are very few gents cubicles and there were endless queues for the ladies restroom too.
Bar prices are reasonable for a London theatre and queue management was good.
Best moment before the show was the announcement of the temporary replacement for Thenardier being Matt Lucas!
Hats off to the technical team for sorting out the microphone fault part way through the second act so quickly.
The interactive backdrops and new staging took the show to a different level (although there are differing views on this change)
The newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre looks amazing and the staff were helpful and friendly.
More (or bigger) WC facilities would be my only suggestion for improvement as there are very few gents cubicles and there were endless queues for the ladies restroom too.
Bar prices are reasonable for a London theatre and queue management was good.
Best moment before the show was the announcement of the temporary replacement for Thenardier being Matt Lucas!
Hats off to the technical team for sorting out the microphone fault part way through the second act so quickly.
The interactive backdrops and new staging took the show to a different level (although there are differing views on this change)
Written 7 January 2020
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Philbe37
Northwood, UK41 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Just returned from a Sunday afternoon performance totally recommend this fantastic show, I’m a massive les Mis fan and this revamped show with new format and staging was absolutely a treat, the West End has taken a kicking because of the pandemic. I felt totally safe masks were worn by nearly all of the audience and I was actually asked to show my Covid pass ( First time ever!) before entry the theatre looked amazing. The cast were simply perfect as always have a great time and enjoy life again get out and take in a show.
Written 2 January 2022
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Lia M
2 contributions
Jan 2020
Despite sitting in the upper circle the entire musical was easily visible apart from the very front of the stage. And what a musical it was! The singing was incredible particularly Jon Robyns (played Jean Valjean) Shan Ako (played Eponine) Carrie Hope Fletcher (played Fantine) and Bradley Jaden (played Javert). As well as the ensemble who really brought the musical to life as well as coping incredibly with the complex and intricate set changes. The lighting and sound were very well done and were very atmospheric. The storgy is complex enough to be interesting but not so complex it's too hard to understand. The staff were also friendy and the theatre itself is beautiful.
Written 11 January 2020
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bethrroberts
Hertfordshire, UK4 contributions
July 2021
INCREDIBLE!!!
Unbelievable cast, I have seen this show many times and have always enjoyed it but found nothing could beat the original 1985 cast... until now!
Jean Valjean, Javert, Monsieur & Madame Thénardier especially were so talented and made the overall show so enjoyable. We're already looking at booking tickets again next month to ensure we see the same cast, out of this world performance, couldn't recommend enough!
Unbelievable cast, I have seen this show many times and have always enjoyed it but found nothing could beat the original 1985 cast... until now!
Jean Valjean, Javert, Monsieur & Madame Thénardier especially were so talented and made the overall show so enjoyable. We're already looking at booking tickets again next month to ensure we see the same cast, out of this world performance, couldn't recommend enough!
Written 2 July 2021
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Helen l
London, UK30 contributions
Jan 2020
2nd time round for me, albeit seen it years before, and despite having watched the CD numerous times this performance still leaves makes you laugh and blink back tears - the cast do a fantastic job. New theatre very nice, still smells new, it’s a nice small more intimate theatre. As ever toilet, facilities are always a problem at most full events - join the queue as quickly as you can is all you can do 😉
Written 9 January 2020
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Christian E
Santa Barbara, CA65 contributions
Feb 2020
The show was totally amazing. Music on point and singing spectacular. The sets were fun. Theater was beautiful. Only complaint is how uncomfortable the seats are, not only is the leg room very limited but the seatbacks are vertical with no ability to recline. By intermission I was so uncomfortable I had to take a walk until the show resumed. Butt still hurts one day after.
Written 12 February 2020
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NAH2014
London, UK168 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
I have seen this show 3 times in the past 3 years and it has been unbelievably good each time. The quality of the music and overall performances is fantastic. I really cant reccomend this show highly enough.
On my last two visits I have bought cheap seats and still found the view perfectly acceptable with only a small corner of the stage being out of view.
On my last two visits I have bought cheap seats and still found the view perfectly acceptable with only a small corner of the stage being out of view.
Written 12 March 2020
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Loudlyintrepid
Toronto, Canada223 contributions
Jan 2020
It scores a 10 in nearly all departments. John Robyns who plays Jean Valjean is the must-see in this production and is equal to the likes of Colm Wilkinson and Alfred Boe who defined the role for so many years. He is simply superb vocally and his acting chops are first rate, By the time you get to the "prayer song" he will have blown your socks off and then will do so again with this song that elicited cheers and tears that stopped the show the night I saw it.
The cast with one or two minor exceptions are superb but what got me were the nearly symphonic orchestral arrangements that made the orchestra sound huge and lush. Scenery and lighting design were incomparable to any previous "Les Mis" I'ver seen and that includes the original productions and reboots in both London and New York.
This truly is a definite Les Miserables and should be seen by anyone who loves the show and who wants to feel as if they are seeing it again for the first time.
The cast with one or two minor exceptions are superb but what got me were the nearly symphonic orchestral arrangements that made the orchestra sound huge and lush. Scenery and lighting design were incomparable to any previous "Les Mis" I'ver seen and that includes the original productions and reboots in both London and New York.
This truly is a definite Les Miserables and should be seen by anyone who loves the show and who wants to feel as if they are seeing it again for the first time.
Written 8 February 2020
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arressen
2 contributions
Aug 2022
I should start by saying that Les Mis is my most favourite show of all time. I've lost count of the number of times I've seen it in London and on tour, but approaching thirty easily.
I saw the 2022 touring production in Birmingham yesterday. Sad to say, this will probably be the last time I see the show if this is representative of the future direction.
The cast worked hard, the set was impressive in many ways, but overall it just didn't create the emotional wave that one would normally expect from this show. I found myself thinking "so what?" about many of the characters (including Jean Valjean) and that has never happened before.
I think there has been too much focus on re-creating the film experience on the stage, and for me that is a huge mistake. I want the theatre to challenge me to "see" beyond what is in front of me and let my imagination run free. If I want to see a film version then I can play the DVD at home and not spend a lot of money on an uninspiring production.
The most telling thing was that my wife didn't cry at the end. And all four of us had come to the same conclusions about the production. So sad to see what was once a wonderful experience transformed to a shadow of the original.
I saw the 2022 touring production in Birmingham yesterday. Sad to say, this will probably be the last time I see the show if this is representative of the future direction.
The cast worked hard, the set was impressive in many ways, but overall it just didn't create the emotional wave that one would normally expect from this show. I found myself thinking "so what?" about many of the characters (including Jean Valjean) and that has never happened before.
I think there has been too much focus on re-creating the film experience on the stage, and for me that is a huge mistake. I want the theatre to challenge me to "see" beyond what is in front of me and let my imagination run free. If I want to see a film version then I can play the DVD at home and not spend a lot of money on an uninspiring production.
The most telling thing was that my wife didn't cry at the end. And all four of us had come to the same conclusions about the production. So sad to see what was once a wonderful experience transformed to a shadow of the original.
Written 28 August 2022
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Any recommendations for where to go after the show? Conscious of time as most places start closing at 11.
Written 11 February 2022
Sorry we hurried to the underground to get back to Southampton But China town is next door and has a huge variety of restuarants and bars Hope you enjoy.
Written 12 February 2022
What is the ticket cancellation thing that you can get for circa £8? is it just medical?
Written 30 December 2019
The insurance option varies by vendor, but usually it guards against loss/theft of the ticket, and medical emergencies (but not arising from a pre-existing medical condition), and with reasonable notice and supporting documentation from a medical professional. Some policies will also cover against public transport delays (again with evidence from the operating company and proof that you left in good time to make the scheduled performance).
A statement of what the specific ticket insurance policy is detailed when you add the insurance to your order.
I would suggest looking through the policy wording before deciding if it's something you'd like to add.
Hope that helps and enjoy the show :)
Written 1 January 2020
Is there anyway to get tickets to Les miserable on October? Can I stand inline for unsold tickets?
Written 20 October 2019
It is always worth a try. Some may return tickets obviously not 100% guarenteed.
Written 24 October 2019
It takes more than two hours and a half.
There's a break.
Written 12 May 2019
What is the best website to buy tickets online? On the official website says there are wheelchair discounts, how can i have them?
Written 8 February 2019
Is this show suitable for kids? Aged 12, 10 and 6. They’ve seen Matilda and Wicked and they loved both, so thinking of taking them to see this next as it’s one I want to see too. TIA
Written 14 January 2019
I agree, the older kids, yes. But I think the 6 year old wiould be bored to tears!
Written 14 January 2019
I booked my tickets on line but I had to use a pre-paid credit card. Do they accept them when you collect the tickets at the box office?
Written 2 December 2018
Ciao Clelia, anche io ho acquistato con una prepagata ed al box office mi hanno chiesto semplicemente il cognome,comunque avevo con me anche la stampa della prenotazione.
Il box office è in realtà la biglietteria principale, con una postazione dedicata al ritiro dei biglietti acquistati on-line.
Lo spettacolo è superlativo.
Written 2 December 2018
Hola, voy a ver el musical con mi familia en unas semanas y me gustaría saber si hay traductores al español, si hay que pedirlos con antelación o como va. Gracias.
Written 5 November 2018
No, la obra es íntegramente en inglés. No hay traductores, ni traducciones.
Written 5 November 2018
Qual o melhor lugar no teatro para assistir os miseráveis . Ou os melhores lugares.
Written 15 July 2018
All places are fantastic, limited views are few and the show is about the music and songs so you won’t be disappointed. As a pre theatre dinner I’d reccomend care Monica next door but you may need to pre book.
Written 16 July 2018
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