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Theatre fans everywhere are already itching to see Les Misérables brought to the big screen, and though the film isn't due to hit theatres until December 7, rehearsals have already begun for the new movie. Hugh Jackman, who will play Valjean in the film just tweeted the below photo, saying: 'what an honour...singing a new song with the composer, claude michel, at rehearsals for les mis!'

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actors Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jean Dujardin, Michael Fassbender and Gary Oldman will all be in attendance at this year's Orange British Academy Film Awards on February 12th.

From January 6 through February 4, 2012, SpeakEasy Stage will present the New England Premiere of the 2010 Tony Award-winning play RED by John Logan.

The theatre community already can't wait for the Tom Hooper-helmed big screen version of LES MIS. Newest to the cast is Samantha Barks who will play Eponine in the film. She joins the previously announced Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thenardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier.

Aunque recientemente se anunció que la cantante Taylor Swift interpretaría el papel de Eponine en la adaptación cinematográfica de Los Miserables, finalmente será la actriz de musicales Samantha Barks quien dé vida al personaje en la gran pantalla, tal y como ha confirmado el propio Cameron Mackintosh.

Samantha Barks is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert.

Actor George Blagden has joined the star-studded cast of the upcoming LES MISÉRABLES film adaptation as Grantaire, reports Variety today.

Este año, en la esperada versión cinematográfica de Los Miserables, Colm Wilkinson - que estrenó el espectáculo en octubre de 1985 como Jean Valjean - y Frances Ruffelle - la Eponine original - participarán en la película protagonizada por Hugh Jackman y Samantha Barks que interpretarán esos papeles respectivamente.

Les Misérables originally opened in London at the Barbican Theatre on 8 October 1985, transferred to the Palace Theatre on 4 December 1985 and moved to its current home at the Queen's Theatre on 3 April 2004. When the show opened, it featured Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean and Frances Ruffelle as Eponine.

Earlier this month, BWW reported first that country songstress Taylor Swift will play Eponine in the upcoming LES MISERABLES film, and though an official casting announcement has not yet been made, it seems that Swift is indeed a part of the cast. According to recent published reports, Swift is currently in rehearsals for the movie London.

Sheridan Smith, Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne all won awards at this afternoon's Critics' Circle Awards at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Eddie Redmayne picked up the award for Best Shakespearean Performance at the Critics' Circle Awards today - we caught up with him...

While announced in multiple spots online last month, the ink is now dry on his contract and Broadway star Aaron Tveit is now officially Enjolras in the upcoming film of LES MISERABLES.

The 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards nominations were announced by Daniel Radcliffe and Holliday Grainger at BAFTA's headquarters in London. The Orange British Academy Film Awards take place on Sunday, February 12th at the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, London. This is the fifteenth year of Orange's sponsorship of the Film Awards. The ceremony will be hosted by Stephen Fry.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: December 31-January 6.

Tony winner Eddie Redmayne is gearing up to star in the much-anticipated film version of LES MISERABES, and he's now meeting his upcoming costars. In the video below, Redmayne chats about meeting Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter, and more!

Eddie Redmayne has revealed to the BBC that he is in 'hardcore singing lessons' ready for his role as Marius in Tom Hooper's movie version of Les Miserables.

With all the hooplah surrounding the casting of Taylor Swift, who has yet to be officially announced, in the upcoming big screen adaptation of Les Miserables, it seemed like the perfect time to show off a Youtube treasure of the original Tony-winning Eponine, Frances Ruffelle. In the video below, Rufelle sings the strret urchin's anthem, 'On My Own.' Click below to check it out!

BAFTA has announced the five nominated stars who are up for the 2012 Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Award, the only publicly voted award to be presented at the ceremony in February.

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