“It may not be revolutionary, but it gets everything right and delivers an unforgettable evening of musical theatre.”
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Les Misérables
Sondheim Theatre · 2h 50m
Opened Dec 4, 1985 · 40+ years in the West End
5 Rave
5 Positive
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics praise this refreshed Les Misérables as a timeless crowd-pleaser that proves its enduring power 35+ years on, with the updated staging bringing new energy while preserving the show's emotional punch and iconic songs.
Critic Scorecard
11 reviews5 Rave
5 Positive
1 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Laurence Connor and James Powell's rendition of Boublil and Schonberg's musical reinvention of Victor Hugo's novel is an absolute blinder.”
By Patrick MarmionJan 17, 2020Full Review
“Les Misérables is one of the best musicals of all time and this new version will undoubtedly run for years.”
By Philip FisherJan 17, 2020
“But it’s clear from this major retread that it still has bags of mileage – as does this gorgeously reborn Edwardian theatre.”
By Robert Gore-LangtonJan 25, 2020
“He has shrewdly opened it not with one of Sondheim’s plinkety-plonk tooth-grinders, but with a revival of Boublil and Schönberg’s box-office cert Les Misérables.”
By Quentin LettsJan 26, 2020
Audience Scorecard
25.5K audience reviews
A+
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Les Misérables?
Critics praise this refreshed Les Misérables as a timeless crowd-pleaser that proves its enduring power 35+ years on, with the updated staging bringing new energy while preserving the show's emotional punch and iconic songs. (CriticScore 83/100 from 11 reviews.)
Is Les Misérables worth seeing?
Yes. Les Misérables earns strong reviews from critics (83/100 from 11 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Les Misérables?
Les Misérables has a CriticScore of 83/100 based on 11 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Les Misérables still running in London?
Yes, Les Misérables is currently playing at Sondheim Theatre in London.
Where is Les Misérables playing in London?
Les Misérables is playing at Sondheim Theatre.
How long is Les Misérables?
Les Misérables has a runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Trevor Nunn and John CairdDirector
- Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel SchönbergBook
- Claude-Michel SchönbergMusic
- Herbert KretzmerLyrics
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 83/100 (11 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1985
- Running
- 40+ years in the West End
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theatre
- Sondheim Theatre
- Synopsis
- In 1815 France, Jean Valjean, "Prisoner 24601", is released on parole by guard Javert after 19 years hard labor in prison for stealing bread ("Work Song (Look Down)"). Marked by his yellow ticket of leave ("On Parole"), Valjean is shunned and cannot find decent work until the Bishop of Digne offers him shelter.
- Data Last Updated
- October 9, 2026
