Danielle Hope

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Danielle Hope as Eponine in Les Miserables

From 18th June 2012, Danielle Hope stars as ‘Eponine’ in Les Miserables, at the Queen's Theatre. Tam Mutu will costar as ‘Javert’ They join the previously announced Geronimo Rauch, who will star as ‘Jean Valjean’ at the same time. Further casting to be announced. This is great news for Danielle who has been keeping the auditions close to her chest until the very last minute, showing her professional attitude to the job, even when using twitter.

Les Mis is the biggest musical in town, Eponine is the female lead and 2012 is London Olympics year!

Victor Hugo's novel Les Miserables is brought to the stage by the outstanding talent of Boublil and Schonberg, sweeping its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction. Set against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolutionary turmoil, it is indisputably the world's most popular musical.

Danielle Hope has proved yet again that winning one of Andre Lloyd Webber's TV casting shows is no flash in the pan for a new musical theatre career. Previous winners and runners up have landed key roles in We Will Rock You (Rachel Tucker, Lauren Samuels) Wicked (Rachel Tucker), Grease ( Lauren Samuels)

After The Wizard of Oz

After a year as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz what's next for Danielle Hope?

Danielle Hope made her professional debut as ‘Dorothy’ in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium after winning the BBC’s “Over the Rainbow”, having competed against over 9,000 girls. Following her success on “Over the Rainbow”, Danielle also released a single of the song ‘Over the Rainbow’ in aid of the BBC Performing Arts Fund and Prostate UK.

Danielle Hopes theatre tips for 2011

Danielle Hope, winner of the BBC TV’s Over the Rainbow, has just begun rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. She’ll play Dorothy opposite Michael Crawford (the Wizard) when previews start in February. “Shrek is coming in from Broadway,” she says enthusiastically. “I’m really excited for Spelling Bee at the Donmar. I’ve always been a big fan of Spelling Bee and the Donmar is possibly one of the most beautiful theatres ever. I’d love to perform there.” She adds: “This year, I’ve seen everything now – every play and musical. It’s been great. I knew that once I started Oz I wouldn’t be able to go.” Can she let us into any secrets about the Wizard of Oz production? “I have been taking body-popping lessons – which is a bit different – so who knows if a popping Dorothy will make it into the final show!”