New Cast Joins West End’s Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre
Published on 12 January 2026
New cast members are set to join the West End company of Les Misérables, Cameron Mackintosh’s celebrated production of Boublil and Schönberg’s iconic musical, currently playing at the Sondheim Theatre.
From Monday 2 February 2026, acclaimed performers Harry Hepple and Lizzie Bea will take on the roles of the infamous innkeepers Thénardier and Madame Thénardier. Hepple’s previous credits include Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium, Assassins at Chichester Festival Theatre and Hamilton in the West End, while Bea is well known for her performances in Sister Act and Hairspray.
Also joining the company is Jess Folley, who will play Éponine. Folley previously originated the role of Ali Rose in the world premiere of Burlesque: The Musical in Manchester and London.
They join an established cast led by Ian McIntosh as Jean Valjean and Sam Oladeinde as Javert, alongside Lucie Jones as Fantine (until Saturday 11 April), Thiago Phillip Felizardo as Marius, Joe Griffiths-Brown as Enjolras and Izzi Levine as Cosette, supported by a full ensemble company.
Featuring one of the most recognisable scores in musical theatre history, Les Misérables includes songs such as I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day More and Do You Hear the People Sing? — many of which have become enduring global anthems.
Having marked its 40th anniversary in the West End in October, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 150 million people worldwide, won over 270 major awards, and remains the longest-running and one of the most beloved musicals ever staged.
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By Hay Brunsdon
I've 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.