| Education | Guildford School of Acting |
|---|---|
| Known for | Les Misérables |
| Occupation | Actor and singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | none |
Bradley Jaden (born Bradley Wilson, 12 February 1988) is an English actor. His West End credits include the leading roles of Javert and Enjolras in Les Misérables, Fiyero in Wicked, and Lancelot in Camelot.[1]
In addition to his leading West End credits is also understudying the title role in Shrek the Musical and Jean Valjean in Les Mis.[1] He starred as Raoul in the Italian premiere of The Phantom of the Opera.[2] He reprised the role of Inspector Javert in Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular World Tour.[3] Bradley also starred in EastEnders in 2023 as Sonia's lodger.
As of 2025, he has held the role of Inspector Javert in 8 separate stints and Enjolras for 4 respectively, spanning over a decade in Les Miserables, the West End's longest running musical.[4]
Career
In 2011, Jaden made his West End debut in Shrek the Musical understudying the titular role and playing Papa Bear.[5]
In 2014, he made his Les Mis debut playing Lesgles and understudying the role of Enjolras and Jean Valjean.[6][7] He would later takeover the role of Enjolras for the show's 30th anniversary.[8]
In 2016, Jaden joined the international tour cast of Wicked playing the role of Fiyero. He later reprised the role in the West End production in both 2016 and again in 2017.[9]
In 2018, Jaden rejoined Les Mis playing the role of Javert. He would be the last actor to play the role in the Queen's Theatre.[10] He reprised his role of Enjolras in the Gielgud Theatre's Les Misérables: The Staged Concert in 2019. He would then take over the role of Javert from Michael Ball and continue with the role in the Sondheim Theatre production and left the cast in September 2022. He rejoined the cast for two weeks in January 2024.[11]
In 2022, Jaden played Sir Lancelot in Camelot opposite Ramin Karimloo and Lucy St. Louis at the London Palladium.[12]
Starting 31 January 2023, he played Jed, Sonia Fowler's lodger in seven episodes of the television soap opera EastEnders.[13]
In June 2023, it was announced Jaden would play Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in the Italian premiere of The Phantom of the Opera opposite Karimloo as the Phantom and Earl Carpenter as Monsieur André.[2] Then in September 2023, Jaden joined Broadway legends Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga in the cast of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends for a limited 16-week season at the Gielgud Theatre.[14] He made his United States performance debut in June 2024, he brought his own concert show to New York City at Sony Hall.[15]
In Autumn 2024, he reprised the role of Javert in Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular World Tour. He shared the role with Michael Ball and performed opposite Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Gerónimo Rauch, and Peter Joback as Valjean. Jaden performed the role in the UK, Australia, Taiwan, Sweden, Japan, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, the Royal Albert Hall, and Radio City Music Hall in New York City.[3]
Acting credits
Theatre
Filmography
| Year | Production | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Les Misérables: The Staged Concert | Enjolras | |
| 2020 | Britain's Got Talent | Enjolras | Part of The Shows Must Go On |
| 2022 | Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends | Featured Performer | Gala Performance |
| 2023 | EastEnders | Jed |
References
- ^ "Bradley Jaden: Credits, Bio, News & More". Broadway World. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ Cast joining Ramin Karimloo in Phantom of the Opera Italian premiere revealed
- ^ Cast for Les Misérables arena tour announced
- ^ [1]
- ^ Shrek Jaden
- ^ Jaden Lesgles
- ^ Jaden Valjean
- ^ Les Mis 30th
- ^ Jaden Wicked
- ^ Jaden closes Les Mis as Javert
- ^ Jaden Enjolras Javert
- ^ "Ramin Karimloo, Lucy St. Louis, and Bradley Jaden Will Star in London Camelot Concert". Playbill. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ "West End star Bradley Jaden cast in BBC's EASTENDERS". WestEndBestFriend. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre". www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ West End Star Bradley Jaden Makes His US Debut At Sony Hall This June
- ^ "Bradley Jaden Theatre Credits and Profile". abouttheartists.com. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ "Les Miserables' London 30th Anniversary Gala, With Colm Wilkinson, Frances Ruffelle and More, Held Tonight". Playbill. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ Louise Dearman & Rachel Tucker to star in Side Show at the London Palladium
- ^ Wood, Alex Cast for Les Misérables 2026 arena and Royal Albert Hall dates revealed WhatsOnStage, April 14, 2026