Les Miserables - The London Musical Les Miserables is thought by many to be the most spectacular stage show ever written. This legendary production has won awards across the globe, making it without a doubt the most popular musical in the world. The passion in the performance and the idealism behind the story has captured the hearts of thousands. Les Miserables is booking until Saturday 15th December 2007 Theatre: Queen's Theatre Address: Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2 Nearest Tube Station: Piccadilly Circus Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2:30pm Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7:30pm Running Time: 3 hours PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE THEATER AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW TIME. MAP Les Miserables, set against the social and political sturggles of the French Revolution, is a story of the passion and destruction of one man's rise against the shadow of control. Jean Valijean is sentenced to prison for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread. Once he is released into the Parisian Underworld he commits a small crime thus breaking his parole. Immediately realising the error of his ways he vows to change his criminal tendencies and start afresh. However Police Inspector Javert is only one step behind him, ready to catch him for his crime. Watch in awe as the spiral of destruction takes a hold and see these inspiring characters show undefeated courage against the grip of revolution in 19th Century France. Director: John Caird, Trevor Nunn Designer: John Napier Music: Claude Michel Schönberg (with Orchestrations by John Cameron) Lyrics: Original French lyrics by Alain Boublil & English Lyrics By Herbert Kretzmer Novel: Victor Hugo Author: Alain Boublil,  "The production still feels amazingly fresh and full-blooded. it would require a cold heart indeed to remain in your seat during the raptuous standing ovation" The Daily Telegraph