Whereas the 10th Anniversary Concert had a couple of tasteful projection screens in back, the 25th would have three giant projection screens. Nearly everything about the 25th Anniversary Concert would be "larger" than its 10th Anniversary counterpart. Which is to say, it would be just large enough for Cameron Mackintosh's ambitions. The O2 Arena included in the new development would be the second-largest arena in the UK, capable of holding up to 20,000. In the early 2000s, the giant Dome complex was redeveloped as an indoor sports and entertainment center, and would be rebranded the O2 in 2005. Unfortunately, the exhibits lacked content and visitors alike, and in 2000, the Dome closed down. The Millennium Dome was meant to be a celebration of progress and forward thinking along the lines of the World's Fair, filled with exhibits showcasing Who We Are, What We Do, and Where We Live.
The O2 began life as the Millennium Dome in the Greenwich Peninsula of London. This meant a much bigger venue and a little more star power.Įnter the O2 Arena. Yet instead of choosing to reuse the Albert Hall as a venue, and a cast of current well-regarded Les Miz performers, Mackintosh decided that this concert should be larger than life. He also needed to commemorate it with yet another major concert event. For the 25th anniversary of Les Miserables, it was not enough for Cameron Mackintosh to give his musical a makeover and send it back out on tour.
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