Reopening of Les Miserables to star Carrie Hope Fletcher, Bradley Jaden and more!
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The grand reopening of [***Les Miserables***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/197/les-miserables-tickets.aspx), which premieres on 18 December 2019 with a brand-new production at the [**Sondheim Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/66/sondheim-theatre.aspx) (formerly known as the **Queen's Theatre** and [**recently renamed**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/queens-theatre-to-be-renamed-the-sondheim-theatre-following-major-renovations)), is set to feature West End musical stars **Carrie Hope Fletcher** (*Heathers The Musical*), **Bradley Jaden **(Fiyero in [***Wicked***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/384/wicked-tickets.aspx)), and more. Read the new cast list below and be sure to book your tickets for *[**Les Mis**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/197/les-miserables-tickets.aspx), *back in London this [**Christmas**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/christmas-theatre-in-london) season!
### *Les Miserables* West End cast for December 2019 grand reopening
Casting has been announced for the new production of *Les Miserables* (which, for purposes of maintaining the [**theatre record**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/another-top-10-world-records-in-theatre) for Longest Theatrical Run of a Musical, still remains the same production as [**confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/michael-ball-and-alfie-boe-return-to-les-miserables-at-londons-gielgud-theatre-this-summer) in February 2019).Set to headline *Les Mis* at [**London's Sondheim Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/66/sondheim-theatre.aspx) this holiday season are **Ashley Gilmour** as Enjolras, **Bradley Jaden** as Javert, **Carrie Hope Fletcher** as Fantine, **Gerard Carey** as Thenardier, **Jon Robyns** as Jean Valjean, **Josefina Gabrielle** as Madame Thénardier, **Lily Kerhoas** as Cosette, and **Shan Ako** as Eponine.
### Carrie Hope Fletcher and Rachelle Ann Go to alternate as Fantine
Fletcher will portray the role of Fantine from 18 December 2019 until 29 February 2020 before taking a short hiatus. She will then return to play Fantine from 20 April until 25 July 2020. **Rachelle Ann Go** (currently appearing as Eliza in the Victoria Palace Theatre production of Hamilton) will fill in the gap as Fantine from 2 March until 18 April 2020 before taking over the role again from 27 July 2020. Rachelle Ann Go previously portrayed Fantine in *Les Mis* back in 2015 in the West End and in 2016 in Manila for the Philippines leg of the Asian tour.

Pictured: **Carrie Hope Fletcher** as Fantine in *Les Miserables: The All-Star Staged Concert*. She will now star in the main production this December.
### Further Sondheim Theatre casting info for *Les Miserables*
Also starring in the cast of *Les Miserables* are ensemble members **Ciarán Bowling**, **Claire O'Leary**, **Ellie Ann Lowe**, **Emma Warren**, **Georgie Lovatt**, **Harry Dunnett**, **Jessica Joslin**, **Jessie Hart**, **Kathy Peacock**, **Kelly Agbowu**, **Leo Miles**, **Luke McCall**, **Mared Williams**, **Mark Pearce**, **Matt Dempsey**, **Matthew Dale**, **Richard Carson**, **Rodney Earl Clarke**, **Sake Wijers**, **Sam Peggs**, **Samuel Wyn-Morris**, **Sarah Lark**, and **Shane O'Riordan**.**Jon Robyns** originally played Enjolras in *Les Miserables* back in 2010 and has also appeared in *Hamilton* as King George and in *Avenue Q*. The role of Marius is expected to be filled soon.Producer **Cameron Mackintosh** expressed delight in working with the cast and was excited to reunite with **Ashley Gilmour**.A staged [**concert-style production of *Les Miserables***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/8/les-miserables-the-all-star-staged-concert-tickets.aspx) starring **Carrie Hope Fletcher**, **Alfie Boe**, and **Michael Ball** is currently running at the [**Gielgud Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/22/gielgud-theatre.aspx) until 28 November 2019.
### *Les Miserables* Sondheim Theatre creative team
The new Sondheim Theatre production of *Les Mis *features music by **Claude-Michel Schönberg**; lyrics by **Herbert Kretzmer**; orchestrations by **Christopher Jahnke**, **Stephen Brooker**, **Stephen Metcalfe** with original orchestrations by **John Cameron**; original French text by **Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel** with additional material by **James Fenton**; design by **Matt Kinley** inspired by **Victor Hugo** paintings; costumes by **Christine Rowland** and **Andreane Neofitou**; lighting by **Paule Constable**; musical staging by **Geoffrey Garratt** and **Michael Ashcroft**; sound by **Mick Potter**; and music supervision by **Alfonso Casado Trigo** and **Stephen Brooker**.
## *Les Miserables* Sondheim Theatre tickets on sale now from £33!
Don't miss the all-new and revamped production of *Les Miserables, *currently the longest-running musical in the West End. Tickets for the grand reopening this December are on sale now from just £33 and up. Hurry and book now for the [**best seats at the Sondheim Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/how-to-choose-the-best-seats-for-les-miserables) whilst stocks last!
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