Meet the West End cast of Les Misérables
Published on 1 November 2024
Last updated on 18 December 2025
Les Misérables is one of the longest-running musicals in the West End and has been impressing audiences across the globe with its heart-wrenching story. Meet the cast that has been breaking audiences' hearts and taking them on an emotional journey through the French Revolution. Check out the cast below.
Who plays Jean Valjean in the West End cast of Les Misérables?
Ian Mcintosh plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean in the West End. Before taking on this iconic role, Mcintosh embarked on the UK tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, playing the titular role. He previously won an Olivier Award for his role in Beautiful: The Carole King for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, portraying Barry Mann
Who plays Javert in the West End cast of Les Misérables?
Sam Oladeinde plays the stubborn Javert in the West End. Oladeinde previously played Aaron Burr in the Original UK & Ireland Tour of Hamilton, and the original West End cast of The Prince of Egypt .
Who plays Marius in the West End cast of Les Misérables?
Thiago Phillip Felizardo plays love-struck Marius in the West End. This marks his West End debut!
Who plays Cosette in the West End cast of Les Misérables?
Izzi Levine plays Fantine’s innocent and kind-hearted daughter, Cosette. Les Misérables is her West End debut.
Who plays Fantine in the West End cast of Les Misérables?
Katie Hall plays the strong-willed and resilient Fantine in the West End. Hall’s previous credits include The Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story.
Who plays Eponine in the West End cast of Les Misérables?
Amena El-Kindy plays the dejected Eponine in the West End. El-Kindy’s previous credits include Beautiful – The Carole King Musical and Robin Hood: The Legend.
Who’s in the current West End Les Misérables cast
Cameron Mackintosh's critically acclaimed production, Les Misérables, first opened in 1985 at the Barbican Theatre. It then moved to the Sondheim Theatre in 2004 and has been playing there since. Ian Mcintosh takes on the role of Jean Valjean, while Sam Oladeinde plays his opposition as Javert.
The West End cast of Les Misérables is completed by The West End cast of Les Misérables is completed by Adam Gillen (Thenardier), Claire Machin (Madame Thenardier), Irfan Damani (Babet), Lila Falce Bass (Madame), Noah Thallon (Jean Prouvaire), Joe Griffiths-Brown (Enjolras), William Pennington (Grantaire/Pimp), Jordan Simon Pollard (Bamatabois/Lesgles), Sean Keany (Montparnasse/Factory Foreman), Nicholas Carter (Combeferre), Jessica Johns-Parsons (Factory Girl), Matthew McConnell (Courfeyrac), Lewis Renninson (Joly), Adam Pearce (Bishop of Digne/Brujon), Chris Kiely (Claquesous) and Ollie Llewelyn-Williams (Feuilly). The role of Gavroche is shared between Jago Agrawal, Cian Bhalla, Alfie Buck, Finlay Gamble, D’Vante Hart and Casper Prior. The role of Little Cosette is shared between Rachelle Bonfield-Bell, Poppy Jason and Maya Sharma, with the role of Young Eponine shared between Santi Cohen, Penelope Akane Vernon and Anmei Zhao.
**Who was in the original Les Misérables West End cast? **
When the award-winning production first debuted in London at the Barbican, the show became an instant hit. The initial three-month run sold out, with the incredible cast bringing this heartbreaking story to life with incredible vocals and force. The cast included Colm Wilkinson, known for his roles as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, as well as for originating the role of the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Also in the cast was Roger Allam, best known for his career in film, including The Iron Lady and The Queen. He won Olivier Awards for his roles as Falstaff in Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 and Captain Terri Denis in Privates on Parade. The role of Fantine was played by Patti LuPone (Evita), Frances Ruffelle (Les Misérables), and Rebecca Caine (My Fair Lady) in the role of Eponine.
Les Misérables West End creatives
Bringing together this epic production is world-renowned producer Cameron Mackintosh, known for Phantom of the Opera and Cats, with director James Powell and Laurence Connor. Lighting designer Paule Constable, sound designer Mick Potter, and costume designers Christine Rowland and Paul Wills.
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