Full casting announced for LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR
Cameron Mackintosh has announced full casting for the forthcoming grand finale of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR.
Joining the previously announced all-star cast and returning to the barricade will be beloved stage and screen actor Peter Polycarpou, who was part of the original company in 1985, and three-time Olivier Award winner Philip Quast, who originated Javert in the Australian production in 1987, a role he reprised for the 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Both will play the role of the Bishop of Digne, with Peter Polycarpou performing in the UK and Ireland, and Philip Quast performing in New York. West End performer Rob Madge also returns to the production, this time as Bamatabois, having previously starred as Gavroche in the 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2.
The company is completed by West End performers: Kelly Agbowu, Amelia Broadway, Mary Jean Caldwell, Harry Chandler, Rosy Church, Gabrielle Cummins, Beth Curnock, Jade Davies, Jordan Lee Davies, Jonathan David Dudley, Bryony Duncan, Harry Dunnett, Thiago Phillip Felizardo, Charlie Geoghegan, Nic Greenshields, Christopher Key, Michael Kholwadia, Andrew Maxwell, Jill Nalder, Lisa Peace, Emma Ralston, Ciaran Rodger, James Sillman, Geddy Stringer, Raymond Walsh, Danny Whitehead, and Owain Williams.
Cian Bhalla, Alfie Buck, Mateo Casado, Oliver Maurice and Nicholas Teixeira will alternate the role of Gavroche with Saskia Sibley, Sophia Travers and Maya Sharma alternating the role of Little Cosette. Casting for Little Cosette in New York is to be announced.
They will star alongside Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly or Gerónimo Rauch as Jean Valjean, Bradley Jaden or Jeremy Secomb as Javert, Samantha Barks or Katie Hall as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thénardier, Marina Prior or Helen Walsh as Madame Thénardier, Jac Yarrow as Marius, Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette, Shan Ako as Éponine and Christian Mark Gibbs as Enjolras.
Producer Cameron Mackintosh said: “After two extraordinary years, the Les Misérables Arena Concert Spectacular world tour has reached its grand finale. Having already announced a wonderful company including many Les Mis Stars in their Multitudes, I am delighted to confirm the last three brilliant artists who will be climbing the barricades for our final performances in Dublin, Birmingham, London and New York - they are three actors who have an extra special relationship with Les Misérables. In the role of the Bishop, Peter Polycarpou from the original London cast in 1985 (who went on to create the role of John in Miss Saigon) will play in the UK and Ireland, and in New York, the Bishop will be played by the legendary Australian actor Philip Quast, returning to the stage for the first time in many years. Philip Quast first played Javert at the age of 27 in Australia in 1987 and became one of the greatest Javert’s of all time playing over 1,000 performances all over the world, including the extraordinary, filmed 10th anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Joining them is the incomparable Rob Madge as Bamatabois, who was the brilliant Gavroche at the 25th anniversary concert at the O2 at the age of 14 and has gone on to create a wonderful career as both writer and performer. Our extraordinary Les Mis world tour company is now complete, and I can't wait for our audiences of thousands to hear the people sing once more in this unique spectacular production which has sold out across the world in over 30 countries. We are now releasing our last production seats so don't Miz out!”
After a record-breaking two-year World Tour, the acclaimed show will play its final dates in Dublin, Birmingham, London’s Royal Albert Hall and New York’s Radio City Music Hall between May and August this year. Final tickets are now released for Dublin and Birmingham. A limited number of seats will be released for performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall, later this month. Having extended due to phenomenal demand, all performances are now on sale for the limited season at Radio City Music Hall.
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