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Les Miserables

51 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6BA, England
44 0844 482 5160
Ranked #2 of 819 attractions in London
5.0 of 5 stars 513 Reviews
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Type: Performances
Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is...... more » Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is now the world's longest running musical. This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. « less
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Hornsea, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

All of my friends love this show - but it does actually does what it says on the tin - it is a miserable 2 3/4 hours of people shouting at each other in sing song voices and either getting killed or starving to death - the music is without doubt spectacular,and Matt Lucas gives a cracking performance,but dont do... More

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ChelmsfordUK
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Couldn't be faulted - my 3rd visit and won't be my last More

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Sydney, NSW
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Have seen les mis before and wondered how it could be done on such a small stage. It was a first class production with a great cast. The only reason I did not rate it excellent was the heat and stuffiness of the theatre, I am sure a few people left because of it. Attended evening of May 23. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Seen this 5 times now and every time I visit London I have to go and see it. It was amazing as always! I am about to return next month to take my husband and I'm sure he will love it too. More

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jhanson@usao.edu
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

There is a reason that this show packs the house year after year: the audience relates to the actors' stories. The portrayal of humanity is intense, realistic, thought-provoking and life-changing. More

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London, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

great musical in a great venue which has been going for years and rightly so More

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London
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The music and stage play are captivating. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants a good night out. More

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Spartanburg, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I had not had sleep due to delay issues with flights, but despite being sleep deprived, I thoroughly enjoyed the show! Definitely worth seeing in London More

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BigginsBoy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

May it never stop. I have been several times over 20 years and taken my kids as they have grown old enough More

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dublin
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This show never lets you down. A first class cast play this like it was the first time showing bundles of passion and enthusiasm. We have seen the show seven times over the past ten years and never fail to be mesmurised by it. Highly recommended More

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