Overview

• Matt Lucas, performing as Monsieur Thénardier in the 40th-anniversary Les Misérables Arena tour, left the May 15 Sydney show mid-performance due to vocal strain.
• Lucas announced on Instagram that he is resting and hopes to return to the stage soon, though no specific date has been confirmed for his return.
• Understudy Connor James took over the role seamlessly for the remainder of the performance, ensuring the show continued without disruption.
• Fans and colleagues have expressed overwhelming support for Lucas on social media, wishing him a speedy recovery.
• The Australian leg of the tour, a five-week celebration of the musical’s 40th anniversary, continues in Melbourne through May 25 before moving to Brisbane.