New cast 26th June 2006

Admin · Site Admin Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 11

So here's the ones that have been confirmed to be in the new cast:

JVJ: John Owen-Jones
Javert: Hans Peter Janssens
Thenardier: Chris Vincent
Marius: Jon Lee
Enjolras: Simon Bailey

Ensemble:
Robert Archibad (Feuilly/1st cover Marius)
Jenna Boyd (Old woman/2nd cover Mme Thenardier)
Emily Bull
Ruth Brown (swing)
Adam Jones (Claquesous)
Emma Westhead (swing)
Bayla Whitten (1st cover Fantine)

Will update this post as soon as we know more. They start rehearsals on Monday 22nd May..

Admin · Site Admin Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 11

And here are two other performers who will be joining... Sorry, no ladies this time either! Very Happy

Jacob Chapman will be 1st cover Jean Valjean
Spike Grimsey - ensemble

charlie · In previews Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 93 Location: Israel

and what about Tracie Bennett ? is she not a lady ? as i understood she is staying in the role of Madame thenardier Wink

Linn · Site Admin Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 93

Linn · Site Admin Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 93

Here is the new Jean Valjean 1st cover Jacob Chapman:

He looks a bit young to play Jean Valjean, doesn't he? But apparently, this is an old photo, so I guess he is older now... Wink

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Lilmzmelvin · In previews Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 48 Location: Surrey

I was going to say,,, he looks a bit young to be Valjean! Very Happy

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charlie · In previews Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 93 Location: Israel

but lets not forget that JOJ also started to play the role of Valjean when he was young .

smokeyspotlight · In previews Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 63 Location: london

They're starting rehearsals on monday then? Oh, the lucky devils. Twisted Evil

EppieBug · Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:21 pm Post subject:

Awwwwwwwwwww god bless his wee soul! Jacob Chapman looks about 5!!!!!! Just wanna give him a big smooshy hug! Looks alot more like and Enjolras...or actually more Marius. Or Gav! ....hmm
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Linn · Site Admin Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 93

He looks a bit like Ant & Dec, doesn't he? Especially Ant! Laughing

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cathy · Moderator Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 73 Location: UK

Thought he reminded me of someone but I couldn't bring to mind just who
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Linn · Site Admin Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 93

Here is a new photo of Jacob Chapman:

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Looks slightly older here, and perhaps more like a Jean Valjean... Smile

But still quote young maybe..? Wink

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cathy · Moderator Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 73 Location: UK

Looks a lot less like Ant too Wink

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Eposette · Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject:

How old was JOJ when he first played the role?

cathy · Moderator Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 73 Location: UK

I think about 26
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Diana · Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 11:34 am Post subject:

I think nowadays the age doesn't matter much for a role.

I mean, 22year old Javerts are quite common now.
And there were always Valjean covers that hadn't reached 30 when they played it. Many were mid 20 when they covered the role.
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smokeyspotlight · In previews Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 63 Location: london

I know this sounds like a silly question- after a while of asking I can imagine that some of you are like "We will find out when the information is given."! But- does anyone have any added info on the new cast yet? I understand they have been rehearsing for a while now and thought maybe someone knows someone who knows someone in the new cast?

dude_wheres_my_barricade · In rehearsals Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 32

If anyone knows anything they can tell, you can guarantee it'll be up here pretty quickly, don't worry.
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Tracy · Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 8:36 pm Post subject: Fantine

Was chatting to a couple of the cast today who have been rehearsing this week trying to find out more names. Fantine is going to be played by an old favourite - Sophia Ragavelas is coming in as Fantine. Will be great seeing her back. also joinin the cast are Jonathan D Ellis as Thenadier cover and Eaton James who was in the tour a few years ago. I did get a few other names but there was too much chatting going on and didnt get spellings and dont want to put up the wrong names will try and get more when I go next week.
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smokeyspotlight · In previews Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 63 Location: london

Oh my god- I saw Sophia as Eponine and she was really good. Any news on Cosette and Eponine?

Eposette · Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 10:55 pm Post subject:

Who's Eaton James playing? I saw him play Chris in Miss Saigon, he's an excellent singer and actor and he's also quite good looking.

Tracy · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 8:26 am Post subject:

Montparness I think.
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smokeyspotlight · In previews Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 63 Location: london

any more new cast info? should i phone the theatre stage door, maybe they have the new cast list.
I reckon there must be someone famous in there.

100% Cotton · In rehearsals Joined: 28 May 2006 Posts: 19

No there is nobody 'famous'. Rolling Eyes

One of the new women playing either Cosette or Eponine is called Olivia something but I forget her full name.

MaE · Site Admin Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 19

Maybe this is her? http://www.lamda.org.uk/studentfiles/2006/c2006/brol.pdf
She graduated from LAMDA in 2006 and it is mentioned in her bio that she has played (?) understudy Eponine at Palace theatre, Manchester. BUT she is born in 1985, which probably makes her too young to have played Eponine in Manchester and too old to have played Young Eponine.

What do you think?

smokeyspotlight · In previews Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 63 Location: london

If she graduated 2006- when did she have time to play eponine for a year, and the other shows too? She's quite tall as well- she may have been young eponine- also, they say that cosette and eponine girls are making their west end debut.

100% Cotton · In rehearsals Joined: 28 May 2006 Posts: 19

I really don't know, its annoying me know though. I will see if I can find out.