Les Misérables 2026 arena and Royal Albert Hall – first look

Take a first look at photos from Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular, which has returned to the UK and Ireland.

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.

Original company member Peter Polycarpou has joined the show as the Bishop of Digne, playing the role in Birmingham and London. WhatsOnStage Award winner Rob Madge has also returned 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.

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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 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.

Lead casting for each stop is as follows:

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 at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena 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.