Further cast announced for Les Misérables 2026 concert arena tour

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Cameron Mackintosh has announced full casting for Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular. 

Joining the previously announced cast are original company member Peter Polycarpou and Philip Quast, who will share the role of the Bishop of Digne in the UK/Ireland and New York. Also returning to the show is Rob Madge in the role of Bamatabois, having previously played Gavroche in the 25th Anniversary Concert.

They join 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 and Marina Prior or Helen Walsh as the Thénardiers; Jac Yarrow as Marius; Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette; Shan Ako as Éponine; and Christian Mark Gibbs as Enjolras.

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.

Gavroche will be played by Cian Bhalla, Alfie Buck, Mateo Casado, Oliver Maurice and Nicholas Teixeira; Little Cosette will be played by Saskia Sibley, Sophia Travers and Maya Sharma. Casting for Little Cosette in New York is to be announced.

The production will visit Dublin’s 3Arena from 29 May - 6 June, Birmingham Utilita Arena from 11 - 14 June, Royal Albert Hall, London from 18 - 21 June, and Radio City Music Hall in New York from 23 July - 2 August. 

As already revealed, lead casting for each tour venue are: 

3Arena in Dublin (29 May to Saturday 6 June 2026) - 

Jean Valjean will be played by Killian Donnelly (29 May 7.30pm, 30 May 7.30pm, 31 May 2.00pm, 1 June) and Gerónimo Rauch (30 May 2.00pm, 4 June 7.30pm, 6 June 2.00pm).

Javert is portrayed by Bradley Jaden (29 May 7.30pm, 30 May 7.30pm, 31 May 2.00pm, 1 June 7.30pm, 3 June 7.30pm, 5 June 7.30pm, Saturday 6 June 7.30pm) and Jeremy Secomb (30 May, 2.00pm, 4 June 7.30pm, 6 June 2.00pm).

Thénardier will be played by Matt Lucas, (except on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May when the role will be taken by Luke Kempner). Madame Thénardier will be played by Marina Prior until 1 June, with Helen Walsh taking over the role from 3 June. Fantine will be played by Katie Hall, with Jac Yarrow as Marius, Shan Ako as Éponine and Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette. Enjolras will be played by Christian Mark Gibbs.

Utilita Arena Birmingham (11 to 14 June) - 

Jean Valjean will be played by Killian Donnelly (11 June 7.30pm, 13 June 2pm, 13 June 7.30pm, 14 June 6.00pm) and Gerónimo Rauch (12 June 7.30pm, 14 June 12.30pm).

Javert is portrayed by Bradley Jaden (11 June 7.30pm, 13 June 2.00pm, 13 June 7.30pm, 14 June 6.00pm) and Jeremy Secomb (12 June 7.30pm, 14 June 12.30pm, 14 June 6.00pm).

Thénardier will be played by Matt Lucas, alongside Helen Walsh as Madame Thénardier, while Fantine will be played by Samantha Barks. Also starring are Jac Yarrow as Marius, Shan Ako as Éponine and Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette. Enjolras will be played by Christian Mark Gibbs.

Royal Albert Hall in London (18 to 21 June) - 

Jean Valjean will be played by Alfie Boe (18 June at 7.30pm, 21 June at 1.00pm), Killian Donnelly (19 June at 2.30pm, 20 June at 7.30pm) and Gerónimo Rauch (19 June at 7.30pm, 20 June at 2.30pm).

Javert is portrayed by Bradley Jaden (18 June 7.30pm, 19 June 2.30pm, 20 June 7.30pm) and Jeremy Secomb (19 June 7.30pm, 20 June 2.30pm, 21 June 1.00pm)

Thénardier will be played by Matt Lucas, alongside Marina Prior as Madame Thénardier, while Fantine will be played by Samantha Barks. Jac Yarrow is Marius, Shan Ako is Éponine and Beatrice Penny-Touré is Cosette. Enjolras will be played by Christian Mark Gibbs.

At Radio City Music Hall in New York (Thursday 23 July to Sunday 9 August 2026) - Jean Valjean will be played by Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly and Gerónimo Rauch, with Javert portrayed by Bradley Jaden and Jeremy Secomb. Thénardier will be played by Matt Lucas alongside Marina Prior as Madame Thénardier, while Fantine will be played by Samantha Barks. Jac Yarrow is Marius, Shan Ako is Éponine and Beatrice Penny-Touré is Cosette. Enjolras will be played by Christian Mark Gibbs.

The production is directed by James Powell and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy, with the rest of the creative team including set design by Matt Kinley, lighting by Paule Constable and Warren Letton, and sound design by Mick Potter. The production is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, based on Victor Hugo’s novel, with music by Schönberg and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer.

For more information on tour dates and tickets visit lesmis.com