Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's LES MISERABLES is a global stage sensation. Seen by more than 70 million people in 43 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, it is still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 30th year. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables more...
Roger Allam, known for his versatile acting career, played the role of Inspector Javert in the original London production of Les Misérables from 1985 to 1986. more...
Patti LuPone, who won an Olivier Award for her role as Fantine in the original production of *Les Miserables*, has a storied career that spans Broadway, London's West End, film, and television. more...
Colm Wilkinson achieved international fame for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in the original production of Les Misérables, a role that he instinctively knew was something very special. more...
Awards and Nominations
1985 Olivier Awards
Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical: Alun Armstrong was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical: Colm Wilkinson was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
John Cameron Orchestrator
(Original)
(Original)
Andrew Bruce Sound Designer
(Original)
(Original)
John Caird Director
Kate Flatt Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
David Hersey Lighting Designer
Christopher Jahnke Orchestrator
(New Orchestrations)
(New Orchestrations)
John Napier Scenic Designer
Andreane Neofitou Costume Designer
Trevor Nunn Director
Mick Potter Sound Designer
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