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Les Misérables: a musical full of heart and hope that continues to defy its critics

When it opened in 1985, the mighty Les Mis got some rotten reviews. Forty years on, our writer sees it afresh and producer Cameron Mackintosh reflects on the show’s spectacular success

The Guardian - UK

Les Miserables at 40: from flop to phenomenon, why the West End’s longest-running musical endures

Once dismissed as ‘Victor Hugo on the garbage dump,’ Les Mis is now the world’s longest-running musical. As it marks 40 years with a sold-out gala, Alfie Boe and the cast reflect on its appeal beyond the barricades

Evening Standard

Boos, cheers and a heavy dose of irony as Trump takes in Les Mis against backdrop of LA protests

The tuxedo-clad US president promised a ‘golden era’ for the US at his first Kennedy Center production in Washington

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Hugh Jackman recalls his ‘worst’ audition experience: ‘Just humiliated’

The actor said his voice ‘cracked on the final note’ while singing

The Independent UK

You definitely missed this obscure reference to Hugh Jackman's Les Mis character in Deadpool and Wolverine

Strap in, this one is really wild

Total Film

Where others would scream, Stephen Pike remained gentle and beloved

Multitalented capital region artists dies aged 69.

The Canberra Times

Ryan Reynolds Watched Some Football (Soccer) With Hugh Jackman And Ended Up Reacting To The Game In A Very Wolverine-Like Way

Ryan Reynolds reacted to a football game in a very Wolverine-esque way while watching with Hugh Jackman.

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Five in custody after Just Stop Oil activists halt performance of Les Miserables

The activists stormed the Sondheim Theatre stage during a performance of Do You Hear The People Sing? on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil: Police appeal after activists storm Les Miserables show in London

Five people arrested as protest leads to chorus of boos from audience and cancellation of performance

Evening Standard

Intense emotions bolster epic production of ‘Les Miserables,’ and great cast brings it home

A show of sweeping scope and melodic beauty, this now-classic musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 19th century novel is very epitome of theater you go to in order to get a good aesthetically induced cry,

Chicago Sun-Times

Josh Piterman wins lead role of Jean Valjean in West End production of Les Miserables

Josh Piterman's run in The Phantom of the Opera in London's West End was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, but he's set to return in Les Miserables. And he'll tackle the iconic musical's lead role.

ABC News

Strictly's Will Mellor drawing on Les Misérables to propel him to victory

Strictly Come Dancing's Will Mellor sees himself like 'underdog' Jean Valjean from Les Misérables as he competes in the dancing competition

Daily Mirror

Les Miserables in Leeds leaves audiences in awe with powerful songs and performances

It is easy to see why Les Misérables continues to be a fan favourite

Leeds Live

Les Misérables makes triumphant debut at Sunderland's Empire Theatre

The stellar cast wowed the audience with a gut-wrenching yet magical performance

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Michel Bouquet obituary

Actor who played a series of wicked men in the French New Wave, including in Claude Chabrol’s La Femme Infidèle

Manchester Evening News

ITV Corrie and Emmerdale stars hit red carpet for Les Miserables launch

Emmerdale's Jessie Elland and Corrie's Millie Gibson and Kel Allen were among the stars excited to see Les Miserables back on stage in the city

Manchester Evening News

Review: Les Misérables makes triumphant return at the Lowry

It was equal parts tragic, inspiring, emotional and exhilarating and left the audience reeling in awe

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