Les Misérables

In celebration of the show's 25th anniversary the latest production of Les Misérables has taken the world by storm continuing to enjoy record-breaking runs in countries including North America, Australia, Japan, Korea, France and Spain – and is now showing in the West End. After nearly 20 years working on the chain gang Jean Valjean is finally released on parole only to find that the yellow ticket he is required by law to display marks him as an outcast, an undesirable not to be trusted.

As Valjean struggles to make his way in his new life he encounters the Bishop of Digne who gives him a chance to start again. Police Inspector Javert cannot let this man slip away, he is determined to bring Valjean to justice. As Valjean leads a new life under a new name, Javert is constantly looming around the corner and in the meantime revolution is

in the air of Paris. Boublil and Schönberg's magnificent iconic

score of Les Misérables includes the classic songs, I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home, Do You Hear the People Sing?, One Day More, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,

Master Of The House and many more.

Several of its songs have become real life anthems of revolution wherever in the world people are fighting for their freedom. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world's most popular and contemporary musicals. ◆

 Les Misérables is showing at Sondheim Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6BA, ticket prices from £10.00; lesmis.com