Further cast for Les Misérables 2026 arena and Royal Albert Hall dates revealed

Cameron Mackintosh has announced additional casting for Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular, which will return to the UK and Ireland before heading to New York in 2026.

The new dates follow a record-breaking world tour which opened in Belfast in 2024 and has sold over a million tickets across 30 cities in 25 countries. The arena production, developed from Les Misérables: The Staged Concert, marks the culmination of the musical’s 40th anniversary celebrations, with the London production continuing at the Sondheim Theatre.

Announced today, original company member Peter Polycarpou will join the show as the Bishop of Digne, playing the role in Dublin, Birmingham and London. WhatsOnStage Award winner Rob Madge also returns to the production, this time as Bamatabois, across the 2026 tour stops. In New York, former Javert Philip Quast will play the Bishop of Digne.

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.

Cian Bhalla, Alfie Buck, Mateo Casado, Oliver Maurice and Nicholas Teixeira will alternate the role of Gavroche with Saskia Sibley, Sophia Travers and Maya Sharma alternating the role of Little Cosette. Casting for Little Cosette in New York is to be announced.

As already revealed, lead casting for each stop is as follows:

3Arena in Dublin from Friday 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 from 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 from 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 from 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.

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

Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular features a new design created for large-scale venues, with direction by James Powell and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy, design by Matt Kinley, lighting by Paule Constable and Warren Letton, and sound 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.

Mackintosh said today: “After two extraordinary years, the Les Misérables Arena Concert Spectacular world tour has reached its grand finale. Having already announced a wonderful company including many Les Mis stars in their multitudes, I am delighted to confirm the last three brilliant artists who will be climbing the barricades for our final performances in Dublin, Birmingham, London and New York – they are three actors who have an extra special relationship with Les Misérables.

“In the role of the Bishop, Peter Polycarpou from the original London cast in 1985 (who went on to create the role of John in Miss Saigon) will play in the UK and Ireland, and in New York, the Bishop will be played by the legendary Australian actor Philip Quast, returning to the stage for the first time in many years. Philip Quast first played Javert at the age of 27 in Australia in 1987 and became one of the greatest Javerts of all time, playing over 1,000 performances all over the world, including the extraordinary, filmed tenth anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

“Joining them is the incomparable Rob Madge as Bamatabois, who was the brilliant Gavroche at the 25th anniversary concert at the O2 at the age of 14 and has gone on to create a wonderful career as both writer and performer. Our extraordinary Les Mis world tour company is now complete, and I can’t wait for our audiences of thousands to hear the people sing once more in this unique spectacular production which has sold out across the world in over 30 countries. We are now releasing our last production seats so don’t Miz out!”