New cast members announced for West End production of Les Misérables

From Monday 2 February, Harry Hepple (Hello Dolly!, London Palladium; Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre) will play Thénardier, and Lizzie Bea (Sister Act, Dominion Theatre, Hammersmith Apollo and UK Tour; Hairspray, London Coliseum) will play Madame Thénardier. Jess Folley, who recently originated the role of Ali Rose in the world premiere of Burlesque: The Musical, will step into the role of Éponine.

They join Ian McIntosh as ‘Jean Valjean’, Sam Oladeinde as ‘Javert’, Lucie Jones as Fantine (until Saturday 11 April as previously announced), Thiago Phillip Felizardo as ‘Marius’, Joe Griffiths-Brown as ‘Enjolras’ and Izzi Levine as ‘Cosette’.

The company is completed by Hollie Aires, Aidan Banyard, Ella May Carter, Nicholas Carter, Matthew Dale, Irfan Damani, Lily De-La-Haye, Lila Falce-Bass, Sophie-May Feek, Jessica Johns-Parsons, Seán Keany, Chris Kiely, Sam Kipling, Mia Lamb, Sarah Lark, Ollie Llewelyn-Williams, Matthew McConnell, Aaron-Jade Morgan, Adam Pearce, William Pennington, Jordan Simon Pollard, Lewis Renninson, Danielle Rose, Georgia Tapp, Noah Thallon, Imaan Victoria, and Danny Whelan.

Les Misérables is the West End's longest running and most popular musical, having been seen by over 150 million people worldwide in 55 countries, 452 cities, and translated into 22 languages. The production has won over 270 major awards and was adapted into a movie in 2012.

Set in 19th-century France, Les Misérables follows the journey of Jean Valjean, a former prisoner seeking redemption while being relentlessly pursued by the police inspector Javert. The story weaves together themes of justice, love, and revolution, as Valjean's life intersects with those of other struggling characters during a period of social unrest.

The musical continues its run at the Sondheim Theatre, where it is currently booking to 3 October 2026.

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