Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Live Nation Australia are thrilled to present the Australian leg of LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR!
Due to phenomenal demand, extra performances were recently added in Australia, with the World Tour now playing at the ICC Sydney Theatre from 30 April 2025 for 15 performances. This is to be followed by Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne from 14 May 2025 for 15 performances and Brisbane Entertainment Centre from 28 May 2025 for 7 performances.
The newly added and final performances at ICC Sydney Theatre will take place on Saturday 10 May and Sunday 11 May. Final performances in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena will be on Saturday 24 May and Sunday 25 May.
Tickets are on sale now at https://lesmisarenatour.com.au/
The London production of LES MISÉRABLES, the world’s longest running musical, has entered its incredible 40th record-breaking year, still playing to sell-out audiences. To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, Cameron Mackintosh has put together the most spectacular Arena production of a musical ever staged. Playing to rave reviews and sold-out Arenas in the UK and major European cities, it arrives in Australia, FOR FIVE WEEKS ONLY.
The World Tour then heads to Japan, Taiwan, China, and several other Asian countries before it returns to Europe. After its rapturous reception it is planning to extend across America.
LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR has an extraordinary and exciting new design, specifically created for these venues, from the world class team of Matt Kinley, Paule Constable, Warren Letton and Finn Ross with sound by Mick Potter.
The celebrated cast of LES MISÉRABLES alumni is led by Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly sharing the role of Jean Valjean, and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden sharing the role of Javert. They will appear alongside Matt Lucas as Thénardier and Marina Prior as Madame Thénardier. Rachelle Ann Go is Fantine, Jac Yarrow is Marius, Beatrice Penny-Touré is Cosette, James D. Gish is Enjolras, Shan Ako is Éponine and Earl Carpenter is the Bishop of Digne.
The company is completed by Jonathon Bentley, Rebecca Bolton, Olivia Brereton, Amelia Broadway, Michael Burgen, Mary-Jean Caldwell, Beth Curnock, Shaun Dalton, Jade Davies, Jonathan David Dudley, Harry Dunnett, Louis Emmanuel, Charlie Geoghegan, Harry Grant Smith, Connor Jones, Caleb Lagayan, Abel Law, Adam Robert Lewis, Georgie Lovatt, Andrew Maxwell, Jill Nalder, Zabrina Norry, Lisa Peace, Ciaran Rodger, Jo Stephenson, Geddy Stringer, Owain Williams and Australians Daniel Koek and Helen Walsh.
Alongside them for the Australian leg of the World Tour is eight talented Australian children. Sharing the role of Gavroche will be Christopher Joseph, Sebastian Sero, Orlando Steiner and William Steiner. Sharing the role of Little Cosette will be Samara Coull-Williams, Violet Massingham, Scarlett Sheludko and Alexandra Szewcow.
Tony Award winner and international recording artist Alfie Boe became an overnight star after playing Jean Valjean in the 25th Anniversary Concert of LES MIS at the O2 in London in 2010. This performance established his reputation as one of Britain’s best leading men. He also had huge success in London and on Broadway, making him synonymous with the role. He has also led The All-Star Concert production at the Gielgud and Sondheim theatres.
Killian Donnelly is one of Britain’s top musical theatre stars, having played the roles of Jean Valjean and the Phantom for Cameron several times to great acclaim. He has also starred in London and on Broadway as the leading man in Kinky Boots as well as Memphis and The Commitments. He featured as one of the students in the award-winning movie version of LES MISÉRABLES alongside Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.
Michael Ball has been involved with LES MISÉRABLES since he made his sensational West End debut playing Marius in the original London Production in 1985 and again in the 10th Anniversary concert. In 2004, he played the role of Jean Valjean for a special performance of LES MIS at Windsor Castle, celebrating the centenary of the Entente Cordiale at the request of the Queen. In 2019 he returned to LES MIS in the role of Javert opposite Alfie Boe in the stage and concert versions.
Having played numerous lead roles from Alex in Aspects of Love to the title role in Sweeney Todd, Michael Ball is indisputably one of Britain’s leading musical theatre stars. He is a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular radio and TV presenter. He regularly headlines sell out concert tours, often with Alfie Boe.
Bradley Jaden played Enjolras during LES MIS’ 30th Anniversary in London. He is now one of the most celebrated Javerts of his generation, playing the role in the stage production and in concert. His other West End credits include Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends with Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, Fiyero in Wicked, Lancelot in Camelot in Concert and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera in Italy.
The company is thrilled to welcome back Matt Lucas as Thénardier. He first triumphed in the role in the 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 and later in the production at the Gielgud, before starring in the West End stage production. He’s best known for his appearances in films and major television series, including Little Britain. Matt is also a much-loved best-selling author, comedian, presenter, and comedy writer. He is one of the most recognisable personalities in Britain.
Starring alongside him is Australia’s leading lady, Marina Prior as Madame Thénardier. Early in her career Marina appeared in Cameron’s landmark Australian production of Cats in 1985. This was followed by playing Cosette in the original Australian production of LES MISÉRABLES. Both roles propelled her meteoric rise to Australian musical theatre royalty. This was confirmed when she sensationally played Christine in the original production ofThe Phantom of the Opera.
Marina’s memorable lead roles also include Maria in West Side Story and Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Marina starred in the first Australian production of Mary Poppins and returned for the brand-new production in 2023, this time playing Miss Andrew and the Bird Woman.
Internationally acclaimed theatre and music artist Rachelle Ann Go joins this all-star cast as Fantine. In 2014, Cameron Mackintosh chose Rachelle to star as Gigi in his breathtaking new production of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End, a role she reprised on Broadway.
This led to him casting Rachelle as Fantine, a role she played to critical acclaim in the West End, in tours across Asia, the UK and Ireland. She also featured in the 30th Anniversary Gala of LES MISÉRABLES in London. Her third show for Cameron was creating the role of Eliza in the original London cast of Hamilton, a role she reprised in Asia.
Jac Yarrow, who plays Marius, became an instant star straight from college in the title role of Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the London Palladium in 2019. More recently, he co-starred in Cameron’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends alongside Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga. This led to his brilliant performance of Marius in the London production of LES MIS at the Sondheim Theatre.
Beatrice Penny-Touré, who plays Cosette, starred in The Book of Mormon in London and was in Cameron’s productions of The Phantom of the Opera, and Mary Poppins. Most recently, she co-starred in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends.
Cameron found James D. Gish in America. He was playing the role of Enjolras in the MUNY production of Les Misérables in St. Louis, after performing in the US national tour. Cameron immediately brought him to the UK for the Arena production where he’s had huge success. His other credits include Fiyero in Wicked and Gerry Goffin in Beautiful.
Shan Ako stars as Éponine, a role she has played in various productions of Les Misérables in the UK over the past six years. More recently she starred as Eliza in Hamilton on the West End. She has carved a very successful career as a theatre performer and singer songwriter after her appearance on The X Factor UK in 2018.
Emily Bautista stars as Éponine, a role she has played in various Les Misérables productions in the UK and US. More recently she starred as Kim in Miss Saigon on the US tour and on Broadway and she has starred on the small screen in Pretty Little Liars and Original Sin.
Earl Carpenter plays the Bishop of Digne and is best known for his performance as Javert in Les Misérables on the West End and the Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Tour. His most recent theatre credits include Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera as well as the Bishop of Digne and Bamatabois in Les Misérables The Staged Concert in 2019 at the Gielgud and Sondheim Theatres. He also played Father in the award winning production of Ragtime at the Charing Cross Theatre.
Boublil and Schönberg’s magnificent iconic score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic songs I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home, Do You Hear the People Sing?, One Day More, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, Master Of The House and many more.
Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 54 countries and in 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
The idea for the Arena Spectacular World Tour was first discussed over 18 years ago by Cameron Mackintosh and Nick Grace after the success of a short European tour.
Nick Grace is one of the world’s leading producers and general managers of international touring productions. In the last 25 years has presented shows in 60 countries and regions worldwide. These include BATMAN LIVE – World Arena Tour, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – The Arena Spectacular, BLUE MAN GROUP World Tour, the ongoing MAMMA MIA! UK & International Tour and the upcoming Moulin Rouge! The Musical World Tour.
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The critically acclaimed production of LES MISÉRABLES continues to play at the Sondheim Theatre in London’s West End. This October it will celebrate its 40th revolutionary year.
Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular is on now for five weeks only touring Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Tickets: https://lesmisarenatour.com.au/tickets/sydney/
Website: https://lesmisarenatour.com.au/
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Australian Tour Dates
Sydney 30 April – 11 May, ICC Sydney Theatre
Melbourne 14 May – 25 May, Road Laver Arena
Brisbane 28 May – 31 May, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Photo credits: Danny Kaan
