Les Misérables

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Misérables, premiered in Melbourne on 22 June 2014 and celebrated its final bow on 17 January 2016 in Brisbane. The award-winning Australian production celebrated an extraordinary 19 month run with triumphant seasons in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane and closed after 588 performances.

The Australian season saw the production win numerous awards including a Green Room Award, Theatrepeople’s People Choice Award, Sydney’s Sunday Telegraph Party of the Year and was nominated for four Sydney Theatre Awards. In 2015 the production also scooped the pool at the Helpmann Awards winning in five categories including Best Musical, Best Male Actor in a Musical, Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design.

The Australian critics were unanimous in their praise for the power and spectacle of Les Misérables, the amazing quality of the production and its outstanding cast.

★★★★★

“A musical and theatrical triumph … Les Mis is master of the house once more”
– Herald Sun

“A dynamic, enthralling experience … this new production will elevate emotions in ways previously unknown”
– The Age

“Everything you could want – vocal splendour and emotional power, dynamic staging and a propulsive dramatic vision … will hold a new generation of fans in thrall”
– The Daily Telegraph

“A defining moment in Australian music theatre”
– Broadway World

“An ensemble of star quality”
– The Australian

“I am extremely proud of this production and all it has achieved in its 19 month run in Australia, working with a new generation of Australian talent. It continues to be a thrill for me to see my productions enjoyed the world over delighting audiences and proving big hits at the box office. Les Misérables is a truly unique show and I am so grateful that it still provides me and audiences alike with the same enjoyment and fulfilment as it did 30 years ago when I debuted it on the West End.” said Cameron Mackintosh.

“In past Australian productions of Les Mis I was privileged to introduce to the world talented performers such as Marina Prior and Anthony Warlow who have gone on to have phenomenal careers all over the world. In 2014, I brought together this talented cast revealing a new generation of major Australian talents including Simon GleesonHayden Tee and Patrice Tipoki among others, making it a truly satisfying experience. Together with the wonderful crew, orchestra and production team, led by Michael Cassel in what I’m hoping will be the first of many productions we work on together, this Australian company was a joy to work with.” he continued.

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Les Misérables is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel. Adapted by Trevor Nunn and John Caird, it has additional material by James Fenton. The 25th Anniversary Production is directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell and designed by Matt Kinley. Original costumes are by Andreane Neofitou, additional costumes by Christine Rowland, lighting design by Paule Constable and sound design by Mick Potter. Executive Producer of the Australian production is Michael Cassel.