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Gareth to star in Les Miserables!
JOHN OWEN JONES TO STAR AS ‘JEAN VALJEAN’,
EARL CARPENTER AS ‘JAVERT’ AND GARETH GATES AS ‘MARIUS’
IN CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S
EXCITING NEW 25TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF
THE WORLD’S LONGEST RUNNING MUSICAL
“LES MISÉRABLES”
EMBARKING ON A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL TOUR
COMMENCING IN THE UK
AT THE WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE CARDIFF
ON 11 DECEMBER 2009
Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce that John Owen Jones will star as ‘Jean Valjean’, Earl Carpenter as ‘Javert’ and Gareth Gates as ‘Marius’ in the exciting new 25th anniversary production of the World’s Longest Running Musical “LES MISÉRABLES”. The production will have spectacular new designs inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo and will embark on a major international tour commencing in the UK at the WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE CARDIFF on 11 December 2009 where it recently went on sale, breaking all box office records in the theatre’s history! Current tour schedule attached
Broadway and West End star John Owen Jones was recently hailed by the New York Post as the best Jean Valjean since Colm Wilkinson. As well as starring in “Les Misérables” in both the West End and on Broadway he has also appeared as ‘The Phantom’ in “The Phantom of the Opera” at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Earl Carpenter who is currently playing ‘Javert’ in the West End production of “Les Misérables” has also starred as ‘The Phantom’ in West End as well as the starring role of ‘Darryl Van Horne’ in “The Witches of Eastwick” at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Gareth Gates needs no introduction. A multi million selling popstar who still has the 2nd best selling single this decade. More recently he has played the title role of ‘Joseph’ in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the West End’s Adelphi Theatre and was a semi finalist in ‘Dancing on Ice’ 2008.
Seen by over 56 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 21 languages, “LES MISÉRABLES” is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals ever written, with new productions continually opening around the globe. There have been 34 cast recordings of “LES MISÉRABLES”, including the multi-platinum London cast recording and the Grammy Award-winning Broadway cast and complete symphonic albums. The video of the 10th Anniversary Royal Albert Hall Gala Concert has sold nearly two million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling musical videos ever in the UK. There are over 2,000 productions of the Les Misérables School’s Edition scheduled or being performed by over 100,000 school children in the UK, US and Australia, making it the most successful musical ever produced in schools.
Cameron Mackintosh’s production of “LES MISÉRABLES” 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 and additional material by James Fenton. The original London production of “LES MISÉRABLES” was adapted and directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird.
This new production will be directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell and designed by Matt Kinley inspired by the works of Victor Hugo and John Napier. Original costumes by Andreane Neofitou, lighting by Paule Constable and sound by Mick Potter.
Gareth will be performing at the charity event ‘Broadway To West End by Special Arrangement’ on October 4th at the Drury Lane Theatre. For tickets go to
Gareth and family will be appearing on Family Fortunes this autumn. Air date to be confirmed so keep checking back for future updates.
Check out this month’s addition of Cosmo for a ‘special’ feature on Gareth (on sale 11.06.09)
Congratulations to Gareth and Suzanne!
Gareth and Suzanne Gates are delighted to announce the birth of their baby daughter Missy, who was born happy and healthy weighing 7lbs 4 ounces on 6th April. Gareth said ‘We are so excited, Missy is beautiful and we can’t wait to spend time together as a family.’
Order A Spoonful of Stiles & Drewe CD
New audio samples of Gareth performing on this CD now available for listening in the music player.
Following his appearance at the benefit show in the summer, a selection of Gareth’s performances from a A Spoonful of Stiles & Drewe will be available on CD on Monday 8 December 2008. The CD also features Olivier Award winners Stiles & Drewe themselves alongside fellow Olivier recipients Joanna Riding, Clive Rowe and Leanne Jones and a host of musical theatre stars. Celebrating 25 years of songwriting by composer George Stiles and lyricist Anthony Drewe the CD includes a wealth of material from their shows and all profits will go the charitable foundation Mercury Musical Developments helping to support and develop new musical theatre writers.
Head chorister at Bradford Cathedral by the age of eleven, singing for the Queen at 13; Gareth Gates scorched a path to the final of the first ever Pop Idol back in 2002. A debut number one single and album followed, followed by a string of top 5 singles, three further number ones, sold out arena tours and to date a staggering 3.5 million record sales.
After taking some well-earned time out, Gareth appeared back on our TV screens in a documentary called Whatever Happened to Gareth Gates? The documentary followed Gareth’s experiences in and out of the music industry and his fight to rid himself of his serious speech impediment. He went on to not only do just that, but also to qualify as a McGuire Programme speech coach and instructor to help others with stammers such as his own. He is the youngest UK person to qualify as a speech coach with the programme. With a new found confidence, Gareth took part in his first TV interview since combating his stammer on Tonight With Jonathan Ross.
2008 has kept Gareth very busy. His successful appearance on ITV1's Dancing On Ice saw him subsequently taking part in the Dancing On Ice Tour performing in arenas around the UK, he has been seen kicking a ball for the UNICEF televised fundraising event Soccer Aid 2008 (playing for the winning England team), he performed in A Spoonful of Stiles & Drewe (a charity gala show celebrating 25 years of the writing partnership between George Stiles & Anthony Drewe where he co-headlined an exclusive preview of material from Soho Cinders, the latest show by the successful duo) and he even found the time to marry long term girlfriend Suzanne Mole in July this year (they have just announced that they are now expecting their first child early next year)!
After an exciting and eventful year Gareth is again expanding his horizons and seeing out 2008 in pantomime (oh no he isn’t…. oh yes he is…). Starring in Cinderella as the handsome Prince Charming alongside Gavin and Stacey’s Joanna Page and impressionist, comedian and actor Alistair McGowan, this flagship show promises to see in 2009 with a bang and the start of a new year that promises even more from this amazing talent.
Well done Gareth in getting the part of Marius in "Les Mis" so pleased for you. You were fantastic as Joseph and you will be as Marius. I hope you are well and having some family time with Suzanne and Missy. Take Care All My Love Junexx
Hi Gareth Congratulations on getting the part of Marius in Les Miserable. This is one musical I didn't plan on seeing, just goes to show what a difference Gareth Gates can make. LOL Love ElaineX
Hi Gareth It was so nice to see you in joseph and meet you before and after the show,you where a fantastic joseph. I look forward to seeing you in Les Mis. How are Missy and Suzanne I hope there both well?
Hi Gareth just want to say well done in getting the role of Marius in Les Mis,so so proud of you,you have amazing talent love to Suzanne and Missy,love you loads love Hayleyxxx
Gareth I'm so pleased and so proud of you getting the part of Marius in Les Mis. I'm really looking forward to hearing you sing the songs from the show.
Hi Gareth good news about seeing you on TV in the program Family Fortune. Hope you will do well. And lovely to hear you performing in the Broadway to West End show too. Hope you are well, looking forward to all whats to come.
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