Les Misérables

Scenekvelder is proud to announce that the world's most popular musical, Les Misérables, will return to Folketeateret in Oslo in the fall of 2026! It will be a full nine years since it was last staged at Folketeateret, where the show set an audience record with over 150,000 visitors. Audiences can look forward to a brand-new version of the musical set to premiere in the fall of 2026. The production will be directed by the talented Guy Unsworth, who created the critically acclaimed production of Miss Saigon at Folketeateret in 2023. "We are excited to revive this timeless classic and share it with both new and old audiences!" says Karianne Jæger, Executive Producer and owner of Scenekvelder. Les Misérables is written by the musical geniuses Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil. The musical is based on Victor Hugo's iconic novel and takes us to 19th century France, where a budding revolution forms the backdrop for a touching story of self-sacrifice, love, and passion. The musical has captivated audiences around the world with its powerful story and masterful music. With well-known songs like "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Bring Him Home," and "One Day More," Les Misérables has cemented its position as the world's most famous musical. This year, the musical celebrates its 40th anniversary, and since its premiere in London in 1985, it has been performed in 53 countries, translated into 22 languages, and seen by over 130 million people in 439 cities worldwide. "It will be a great honor to bring this critically acclaimed production back to Folketeateret, and we promise a performance filled with grand music and visual highlights. We are currently working on casting the ensemble and understudies. Audiences can look forward to it!" says Atle Halstensen, artistic director and owner of Scenekvelder. The premiere is Thursday, September 3, 2026. Welcome to a new era of Les Misérables at Folketeateret!