Cameron Mackintosh has confirmed full final casting for the Grand Finale tour of the Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular.
The concert will tour this summer to Dublin, Birmingham, London, and New York, including London’s Royal Albert Hall from 18 to 21 June 2026, and New York’s Radio City Music Hall from 23 July to 9 August 2026.
More cast announced
New Les Misérables casting announced today includes:
- Peter Polycarpou as the Bishop of Digne (UK and Ireland) – part of the original 1985 Les Mis company
- Philip Quast as the Bishop of Digne (New York) – three-time Olivier Award winner, originated Javert in the Australian production
- Rob Madge as Bamatabois – previously starred as Gavroche in the 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2
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.
Gavroche will be played by Cian Bhalla, Alfie Buck, Mateo Casado, Oliver Maurice and Nicholas Teixeira; Little Cosette will be played by Saskia Sibley, Sophia Travers and Maya Sharma. Casting for Little Cosette in New York is to be announced.
Les Mis already announced
Casting already announced for the tour includes a “supergroup” of Les Misérables alumni, including:
- Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean
- Killian Donnelly as Jean Valjean
- Gerónimo Rauch as Jean Valjean
- Bradley Jaden as Javert
- Jeremy Secomb as Javert
- Samantha Barks as Fantine
- Katie Hall as Fantine
- Matt Lucas as Thénardier
- Marina Prior as Madame Thénardier
- Helen Walsh as Madame Thénardier
- Jac Yarrow as Marius
- Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette
- Shan Ako as Éponine
- Christian Mark Gibbs as Enjolras
Check when and where the Les Misérables cast are playing.
Royal Albert Hall Les Mis cast
The principal cast for the Royal Albert Hall dates are: Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly and Gerónimo Rauch as Jean Valjean; Bradley Jaden and Jeremy Secomb as Javert; Matt Lucas as Thénardier; Marina Prior as Madame Thénardier; Samantha Barks as Fantine; Jac Yarrow as Marius; Shan Ako as Éponine; Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette; Peter Polycarpou as Bishop of Digne; Rob Madge as Bamatabois; and Christian Mark Gibbs as Enjolras.
Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular Tour – Photo Danny Kaan
Les Mis Arena Tour Dates
- Dublin’s 3Arena: 29 May – 6 June 2026
- Birmingham’s Utilita Arena: 11 – 14 June 2026
- London’s Royal Albert Hall: 18 – 21 June 2026
- New York’s Radio City Music Hall: 23 July – 9 August 2026
More about Les Mis
The Arena Tour has been a global hit, with 1.5 million tickets sold across 30 cities. The show is an expanded version of the acclaimed Staged Concert, featuring a massive company of over 110 actors, musicians, and crew. The production is directed by James Powell and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy.
Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables remains the world’s longest-running musical, having celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. Originally opening at the Barbican in 1985, the show has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide.
More about Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular
Les Misérables in London
Les Misérables also continues to play at the Sondheim Theatre in London.
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