New Cast Joins West End’s Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre
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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](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/sondheim-theatre-london).
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.
Book your [Les Misérables](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/les-miserables-tickets) *tickets today.*