BIO
Multi Award-winning comedian, screenwriter, actor and singer, Matt Lucas, will reprise the role of Thénardier, a role he previously played in the critically-acclaimed West End production Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre as well as in the show’s 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 Arena and 2019 Concert at the Gielgud Theatre. Other theatre credits include the touring production of Little Britain Live. His film credits include: Alice in Wonderland, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Sherlock Gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet, Bridesmaids and Paddington Bear. On television his credits include: Shooting Stars, Doctor Who, The Wind in the Willows and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as the multi BAFTA Award-winning Little Britain and Come Fly With Me with David Walliams. Matt can currently be seen as the new co-presenter of C4’s Great British Bake Off, and has a new Baked Potato children’s book and song released for Christmas, Merry Christmas Baked Potato.
Photos
Matt LucasDate:05/09/2024
From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum
Matt LucasDate:11/24/2023
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of ELF THE MUSICAL
Matt LucasDate:11/24/2023
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of ELF THE MUSICAL
Matt LucasDate:12/05/2020
From: Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT Returns December 5
Scott Mitchell, Barbara Windsor, Matt LucasDate:12/13/2018
From: Photo Flash: Inside the Gala Night For SNOW WHITE at the London Palladium
Matt LucasDate:12/13/2018
From: Photo Flash: Inside the Gala Night For SNOW WHITE at the London Palladium
Cameron Mackintosh (Producer), Nick Jonas (Marius), Samantha Barks (Eponine), Matt Lucas (Thenardier) and Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean) at the LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Concert After Party. Photo by Dan Wooller/RexDate:02/01/2012
From: Photo Flash: Meet Eponine! Samantha Barks Through the Years...
Matt Lucas and Katy SecombeDate:07/27/2011
From: Photo Flash: First Look at New Cast of West End's LES MISERABLES
Matt LucasDate:10/12/2010
From: Photo Flash: Salonga, Boe et al. in the LES MIS Anniversary Concert
Matt Lucas, Jennifer GallowayDate:10/12/2010
From: Photo Flash: Salonga, Boe et al. in the LES MIS Anniversary Concert
Matt Lucas (Thenardier)Date:06/03/2010
From: Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES Concert Cast Including Nick Jonas
Matt Lucas as 'Tweedledee' and 'Tweedledum'Date:01/29/2010
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Gwen Taylor and Matt LucasDate:09/08/2009
From: Photo Flash: PRICK UP YOUR EARS Opens at the Comedy Theatre 9/17
Matt LucasDate:09/08/2009
From: Photo Flash: PRICK UP YOUR EARS Opens at the Comedy Theatre 9/17
Chris New, Gwen Taylor, and Matt LucasDate:09/08/2009
From: Photo Flash: PRICK UP YOUR EARS Opens at the Comedy Theatre 9/17
Matt Lucas, Gwen Taylor, and Chris NewDate:09/08/2009
From: Photo Flash: PRICK UP YOUR EARS Opens at the Comedy Theatre 9/17
Matt Lucas (Kenneth Halliwell)Date:08/24/2009
From: Photo Flash: PRICK UP YOUR EARS at The Comedy Theater
Matt Lucas (Kenneth Halliwell) and Gwen Taylor (Mrs Corden)Date:08/24/2009
From: Photo Flash: PRICK UP YOUR EARS at The Comedy Theater
Matt Lucas as Tweedledee and TweedledumDate:07/25/2009
From: Photo Flash: Walt Disney Pictures Presents Tim Burton's ALICE IN WONDERLAND
STAGE CREDITS
Les Miserables
[West End]
West End Revival, 2021
Thénardier [Replacement]
Les Miserables Staged Concert Revival
[West End]
West End Staged Concert Revival, 2021
Thenardier
Taboo
[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Leigh Bowery
Videos
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by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2023
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by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023
VIDEO: LES MISERABLES, MARY POPPINS, and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2020
VIDEO: Primera Fila Creates Special Pride Video Featuring Matt Lucas,Cheyenne Jackson, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2020
VIDEO: Matt Lucas Joins West End Stars For 'Thank You Baked Potato'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2020
VIDEO: Showtime Releases Trailer for OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 16, 2020
VIDEO: Watch The Cast of LES MISERABLES Live in Concert Sing 'One Day More'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 5, 2019
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night Of London's LES MISERABLES Concert
by Alan Henry - Aug 29, 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2019
VIDEO: LES MISERABLES All-Star Cast Chats Upcoming Concert
by Julie Musbach - May 1, 2019
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for MISSING LINK
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 5, 2019
VIDEO: Rosamund Pike, Kate Winslet and Taron Egerton Lend Voices to MOOMINVALLEY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 28, 2019
VIDEO: Mads Mikkelsen and Vanessa Hudgens Star in the Trailer for POLAR
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 7, 2019
VIDEO: Meet Mr. Link in the Trailer for MISSING LINK
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 8, 2018
VIDEO: Watch the Latest Trailer for HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES
by Macon Prickett - Apr 3, 2018
VIDEO: Trailer for John Cameron Mitchell's HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES, Starring Alex Sharp
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 6, 2017
VIDEO: BBC America Shares Explosive New DOCTOR WHO Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 14, 2017
VIDEO: BBC America Shares New DOCTOR WHO Companion Trailer
by - Feb 27, 2017
VIDEO: BBC One Shares Trailer for Action-Packed DOCTOR WHO Christmas Special
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 9, 2016
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Matt Lucas been in?
Matt Lucas has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Matt Lucas been in?
Matt Lucas has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
What was Matt Lucas's first West End show?
Matt Lucas's first West End show was Taboo which opened in 2002