Earl Carpenter to Rejoin LES MISERABLES in Manila; Full Cast Announced

Manila, Philippines--British actor Earl Carpenter, who originated the role of Inspector Javert in the reimagined production of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil's book-to-stage adaptation of LES MISERABLES (LES MIS) and abruptly left the Broadway production last November due to a neck injury (cervical vertebrae impingement), will rejoin the company of the new production of LES MIS in its first Asian Tour (Manila-Singapore), which has been set to kick off at The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire Resort and Casino, in Manila from Friday, March 11, until Sunday, April 17. Tickets are available at TicketWorld.com.ph.

In Manila, Mr Carpenter, who still plays the role of Inspector Javert, will join actors Simon Gleeson (Jean Valjean), Rachelle Ann Go (Fantine), Chloe De Los Santos (Little Cosette), Helen Walsh (Madame Thénardier), Cameron Blakely (Monsieur Thénardier), Paul Wilkins (Marius), Kerrie Anne Greenland (Éponine), Emily Langridge (Cosette), Chris Durling (Enjolras), and ensemble players Claudia Ballen, Daniel Belle, Billy Bourchier, Hugo Chiarella, Melanie Cornell, Jessica Daley, Mischana Dellora Cornish, Emilie Du Leslay, Blake Erickson, David Francis, Venice Harris, Matt Harrop, Tamlyn Henderson, Callum Hobson, Nigel Huckle, Holly-Anne Hull, James Hume, Ciaran Joyce, Liam Mcilwain, Sarah Murr, Adèle Parkinson, Joel Parnis, Kieran McGinlay, Michaela Powell, Lauren Soley, Mable Tamone, Oscar Tollofsen, Natasha Veselinovic, Tom Vincent, and Sebastian Witt.

LES MIS producer Cameron Mackintosh said in a statement: "I'm excited to now be bringing the new production to The Theatre at Solaire, which has proved just as successful all over the world as the original production that has celebrated its 30th anniversary in London last October--the only place in the world where you can still see the original production. Having created my new production over five years ago to celebrate the 25th anniversary of LES MIS, it's now in its second year on Broadway, having broken box office records across America and in Canada for over three years, with separate companies in Japan, Korea, Spain and of course Australia, where it swept all the top awards and closed last week after an incredible 19-month run."

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century revolutionary France, LES MIS is a much-loved blockbuster musical, which has been seen by over 70 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 22 languages, LES MIS is undisputedly one of the most popular musicals of all time. Having won more than 125 major awards around the world, it has been hailed as the most stirring, moving musical ever. Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, it is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MIS includes the classic songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "Do You Hear the People Sing?," "One Day More," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," "Master of the House," and many more.

This new production of LES MIS has been praised by critics, fans and new audiences, breaking box office records internationally and inspiring filmmakers to make the outstandingly successful movie which went on to win 3 Oscars®, 3 Golden Globes® 4 BAFTAs and 5 Helpmann Awards®

Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MIS is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel. Adapted by Trevor Nunn and John Caird, it has additional material by James Fenton. The 25th Anniversary Production is directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell and designed by Matt Kinley. Original costumes are by Andreane Neofitou, additional costumes by Christine Rowland, lighting design by Paule Constable and sound design by Mick Potter. Executive Producer of the Asian production is Michael Cassel.

Meet the Cast

SIMON GLEESON - Jean Valjean

Awards & Nominations: Helpmann Award winner Best Male Actor in a Musical - LES MISERABLES; Green Room Award nomination - Best Actor Leading Role in a Musical - LES MISERABLES and Chess; Sydney Theatre Awards nomination - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Love Never Dies and LES MISERABLES. Stage: Rupert (Melbourne Theatre Company/Kennedy Center, Washington), Chess (The Production Company), Love Never Dies (RUG), Shoes (Sadlers Wells, London), Starting Here, Starting Now (Manilla Street), Imagine This (New London Theatre, West End). Film and television: City Homicide (SNOL); Kombat Opera Presents (BBC); Eastenders (BBC); Blue Heelers (Southern Star); Seachange (ABC).

EARL CARPENTER - Javert

Earl has performed in Cameron Mackintosh's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's original and 25th Anniversary productions and concert celebrations of LES MISERABLES, The Phantom of the Opera, The Witches of Eastwick, Sunset Boulevard and Evita; Queen's We Will Rock You to the world première of Zorro to the Scottish première of The Secret Garden to original UK production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Bill Kenwright's Robin, Prince of Sherwood and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor© Dreamcoat in London's West End, New York's Broadway, Toronto and throughout the UK, France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

RACHELLE ANN GO - Fantine

Theatre credits: Fantine in LES MISERABLES (Queen's Theatre, London). Gigi in Miss Saigon (Prince Edward, London) for which she won the WhatsOnStage award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical and the Broadway World Award for Best Featured Actress in a New Production of a Musical, Ariel in the Atlantis Production of Disney's Little Mermaid, which earned her the Best Actress Award for a Musical in the Broadway World Awards. Jane Porter in the musical adaptation of Tarzan.

HELEN WALSH - Madame Thénardier

Helen graduated from the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education (now the University of Southern Queensland), Australia, majoring in Voice. She has since performed all over the world, and for the last ten years, in London. Since moving to the UK, Helen has appeared as Ensemble and cover Madame Thénardier in LES MISERABLES (Queen's Theatre, London); Baroness & cover Old Lady in Candide (Menier Chocolate Factory); Sister Margaretta & understudy mother Abbess in The Sound of Music (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park); Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz (London Palladium); Ensemble and cover Mother Superior & Mary Lazarus in Sister Act (London Palladium); Frau Schmidt in The Sound of Music (London Palladium); and Shawntel/Eve in Jerry Springer the Opera (UK Tour).

CAMERON BLAKELY - Monsieur Thénardier

Theatre: Narrator/Mysterious Man - Into The Woods (Royal Exchange Theatre), Fagin - Oliver! (Watermill Theatre), Gatch/Twimble - How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Concert), Lazar Wolf - Fiddler On The Roof (Grange Park Opera) Mr Lucas/Mr Scruton - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole (Leicester Curve) Thenardier - LES MISERABLES (Queens Theatre) Bamatabois - Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert (O2 Arena) Sam - Mamma Mia! (international tour) Stacey - Smash (Menier Chocolate Factory)

KERRIE ANNE GREENLAND - Éponine

A graduate of WAAPA in 2012. Theatre credits include Playground (Chapel Off Chapel), In A Pink Tutu (National Institute of Dramatic Art), Cole Porter Celebration Concert (Sydney Opera House), The Good Fight (New Musicals Australia). Into The Woods, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Xanadu, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Violet (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts). Awards & Nominations: Helpmann Award winner Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical - LES MISERABLES.

EMILY LANGRIDGE - Cosette

Emily graduated WAAPA in 2012, with a Bachelor of Music Theatre. Theatre credits include: Gypsy (The Production Company), Pirates of Penzance (The Production Company), Playground (Nick Hedger - Chapel Off Chapel), Atlantis: in Concert (Matthew Robinson -Chapel Off Chapel), DreamSong: a New Musical (Rob Tripolino and Hugo Chiarella - Theatre Works), Xanadu, Into the Woods, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts).

CHRIS DURLING - Enjolras

Chris graduated from the University of Ballarat - Arts Academy. Credits include: Jersey Boys (performed the roles of both Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio), Fame (Nick Piazza), An Officer and a Gentleman - workshop (Zac Mayo), Saturday Night (Artie), High School Musical (Troy Bolton), John & Jen (John), Follies (Young Buddy), Damn Yankees, My Fair Lady (Freddy), a cabaret with Broadway composer John Bucchino and, most recently, the role of Doody in Grease. Chris was nominated for a Helpmann Award for his role as Enjolras.

PAUL WILKINS - Marius

Paul is originally from Hampshire, UK, and graduated from The Arts Educational Schools, London in the summer of 2015. Whilst training, Paul has played the roles of Moose in Crazy for You and Lonigan in Wonderful Town. Paul also recently performed in Friday Night is Music Night for BBC2 as a soloist. After graduation Paul went straight in the West End cast and 30th Anniversary production of LES MISERABLES as Ensemble/cover Marius and is thrilled to be playing the role itself on the Asian Tour.

CHLOE DE LOS SANTOS - Young Cosette

Theatre credits: Ying Yaowalak in The King and I (Opera Australia). Training: Young Australian Talent Company, CAPA.

Main Photo: Cylla von Tiedemann

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