Based on Gaston Leroux’s horror novel, The Phantom of the Opera tells the enticing story of a disfigured Phantom who haunts the depths of The Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of the young soprano Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in more...
Martin Ball, a graduate of Webber Douglas in 1992, has an extensive theatre background including playing Doctor Dillamond in the original West End cast of Wicked, and has also graced the stage in numerous other productions such as Thénardier in Les Misérables (West End 2009-11) and George Banks in Mary Poppins (UK tour 2008-09). more...
Annatt Bass, who trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music, has an extensive theatre background, including roles in various Gilbert and Sullivan productions and a recent workshop for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, a sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Kimberly Blake, who portrayed Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera in the UK, has an impressive resume that includes roles in "Aspects of Love," "Half A Sixpence," and "Chess," as well as playing Jenny Lind in the national tour of "Barnum." more...
Matt Blaker, an accomplished English actor, has showcased his talent in numerous musical theatre productions, including a memorable performance in The Phantom of the Opera. more...
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Eleanor Blythman, who trained at the Elder Conservatorium of Music and the Royal College of Music, previously showcased her versatile talent in various roles including The Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute and Mrs. Jenks in The Tenderland, before joining the cast of The Phantom of the Opera. more...
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Olivia Brereton has previously captivated audiences with her performance in The Phantom of the Opera in London. more...
Greg Castiglioni, a versatile performer with a career spanning over 15 years, understudied The Phantom in the 25th Anniversary Tour of 'The Phantom of the Opera'. more...
Nicole Cato, a graduate of the Royal Ballet School and recipient of the Director’s Promising Student Award, brought her extensive ballet training to the stage in productions like The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake before joining the cast of The Phantom of the Opera. more...
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Joseph Claus, a talented performer with a BA (Hons) in music from the University of Bristol and the Royal Academy of Music, showcased his skills in *The Phantom of the Opera*, building on his impressive background that includes performing at Stephen Sondheim’s 80th Birthday BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall. more...
Alison Croft, who trained at the prestigious Royal Ballet Upper School and toured with the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company, brought her extensive dance experience to her role in The Phantom of the Opera. more...
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Killian Donnelly, who previously captivated audiences as Raoul in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre, returned to the iconic show to play The Phantom during the 2020 UK Tour and later in the West End production from June 2021 to February 2023. more...
Liesl Dowsett made her professional debut in The Phantom of the Opera in Manchester, later premiering the show in Edinburgh and joining the London production where she understudied the role of Meg Giry. more...
(In "Hannibal")
Claire Doyle, who has a diverse background in theatre including roles in "Evita" and "The Lord of the Rings," was also part of the ensemble and covered for Claire Sweeney in "Aladdin" at the New Wimbledon Theatre. more...
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Sofia Escobar, who trained at the Conservatorio de Musica do Porto and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, joined the London company of The Phantom of the Opera, where she understudied and frequently played the role of Christine. more...
Wendy Ferguson, who played Carlotta in the 25th Anniversary production of The Phantom of The Opera at the Royal Albert Hall in London, brought her remarkable talent to a globally broadcast event that continues to be celebrated through regular TV screenings. more...
Anna Forbes, who graced the stage in The Phantom of the Opera, began her illustrious career with extensive training at the Royal Ballet School and Elmhurst School for Dance, and has performed with prestigious companies such as Ballet Ireland and English National Ballet. more...
Ben Forster, who began portraying the role of The Phantom in London's The Phantom of the Opera on 1 February 2016, has had an illustrious career that includes notable performances in Grease, Thriller – Live, and Jesus Christ Superstar. more...
Joe Griffiths-Brown, who trained at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and the National Youth Music Theatre, has an impressive list of theatre credits and made his West End debut in Hamilton. more...
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Katie Hall, an accomplished English actress and soprano, portrayed Christine in the 2012 UK tour of The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Layla Harrison, who brought her extensive ballet background to the stage, notably performed in "The Phantom of the Opera," showcasing her versatility beyond her classical training and previous roles in productions like "Sleeping Beauty" and "Swan Lake." more...
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Andy Hockley, who portrayed 'Monsieur Firmin' in The Phantom of the Opera during its UK and Ireland Tour as well as in the West End, boasts an extensive theatre career including roles in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hello, Dolly!, and The Full Monty. more...
Tim Howar, known for his diverse roles in Canadian and West End productions, also brought his talents to the London production of Rock of Ages as Stacee Jaxx at the Garrick Theatre, where he performed until the show's closure in November 2013. more...
Holly-Anne Hull, who trained at the London School of Musical Theatre, has previously captivated audiences as Christine Daaé in the UK & Ireland Tour of The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Ellen Jackson, a graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, has showcased her versatile talent in numerous productions, including her notable performances as Madame Giry in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. more...
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Ramin Karimloo, who has notably played the titular role in The Phantom of the Opera in the West End, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his diverse performances on stage and screen. more...
Lily Kerhoas, who trained at Choreia Performing Art Centre in Paris and holds an MA in Musical Theatre from the Royal Academy of Music, made her West End debut as Cosette in Les Misérables: The Staged Concert before moving to the Sondheim Theatre with the production. more...
Michael Kerry, who trained at Mountview Theatre School, has an extensive background in musical theatre and opera, including a notable period with the Carl Rosa Opera Company where he toured the UK and North America performing Gilbert and Sullivan works, prior to his involvement with The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Anouk Van Laake previously graced the stage in London as part of the cast of The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Megan Llewellyn, a talented Soprano and actress, captivated audiences with her performance as Carlotta in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Lucy St. Louis made history in 2021 by becoming the first black performer to star as Christine Daaé in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Joanna Loxton, who trained at the Guildford School of Acting and the Brit School of Performing Arts, has graced the West End stage in productions such as Marguerite and The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. more...
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Amy Manford, an Australian-American soprano renowned for her enchanting portrayal of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, has graced stages from London’s West End to Athens, Greece, and brought the iconic role to life at the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne. more...
Cheryl McAvoy, who has graced the stage in numerous productions such as Pearl in Starlight Express and Kathy Seldon in Singin’ in the Rain, was also part of the original cast recordings for The Secret Garden and Moon Landing. more...
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Luke McCall, hailing from North Wales, made history as the youngest actor to portray the Phantom in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Jonathan Milton most recently graced the stage as Slavemaster/Il Muto in the new London West End production of The Phantom of the Opera, bringing his extensive ballet and musical theatre experience to the iconic show. more...
Richard Munday, who trained at Mountview Theatre School and hails from South Wales, has an impressive theatre resume including roles such as Mickey in Blood Brothers (West End) and Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet with the Wales Theatre Company, and he previously captivated audiences as part of the cast in The Phantom of the Opera. more...
(In "Hannibal")
Nadim Naaman, a Royal Academy of Music alum, has portrayed Raoul in multiple productions of The Phantom of the Opera, including performances in Athens, Thessaloniki, and at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London. more...
Mark Oxtoby portrayed Monsieur Andre in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre and also performed as the Firechief in the show's 25th Anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall. more...
Beatrice Penny-Toure, who previously graced the West End stage in The Book of Mormon, brought her talents to the cast of The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Josh Piterman made a remarkable West End debut as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera in 2019, showcasing his versatility and talent in one of musical theatre's most iconic roles. more...
Matthew Powell, who has an extensive background in ballet with roles such as The Phantom in Phantom the Ballet during the Ballet Imaginaire UK tour, has also appeared in film and television including Holby City and Oliver Stone’s Alexander. more...
(In "Hannibal")
Simon Rackley, who trained at prestigious institutions including the Royal Ballet Senior Associates and the Vaganova Academy, showcased his exceptional talent in "The Phantom of the Opera." more...
Jon Robyns, who trained at Mountview Academy of Performing Arts, has an extensive West End resume including roles such as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and King George in Hamilton, and notably performed as Marius in The Phantom of the Opera at Queen's Theatre. more...
(In "Il Muto")
Nicola Rutherford made her West End debut in 2000 at Her Majesty’s Theatre, performing as a swing and covering the role of Madame Giry in The Phantom of the Opera. more...
Celinde Schoenmaker returned to the West End on 7 September 2015 to star as Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, and notably performed in the show's 30th Anniversary performance on 27 September 2016 alongside Ben Forster. more...
Jeremy Secomb, who has previously toured with The Phantom of the Opera in the UK and understudied Ubaldo Piangi in the Australia/New Zealand tour, brings a wealth of experience from his diverse theatrical background. more...
Anna Shircliff, a former cast member of The Phantom of the Opera, trained at the prestigious Elmhurst School for Dance and performed with the Birmingham Royal Ballet, showcasing her talents in productions such as Firebird before embarking on an international career with the Vanemuine Theatre Ballet in Estonia. more...
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Simon Shorten, a GSA conservatoire graduate, has an impressive theatre background, including his role as Babet and cover for Valjean and Bamatabois in "Les Misérables" at the Queen’s Theatre, and was part of the ensemble in "The Phantom of the Opera." more...
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Patrick Smyth, who made his West End debut in the London transfer of the original Broadway revival cast of *Hair* at the Gielgud Theatre, has an extensive background in musical theatre, concerts, and television, including a notable performance in the T-Mobile Welcome Back campaign at Heathrow Airport. more...
Gareth Snook, who played Monsieur Andre in The Phantom of the Opera and its 25th Anniversary Concert, has an extensive musical theatre background, including originating roles in Sunset Boulevard and performing in productions like Les Misérables and Cats. more...
Rachel Spurrell, who trained at the Bristol Academy of Performing Arts and the Royal Academy of Music, showcased her versatile talent as a swing in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. more...
Ashley Stillburn's impressive career includes understudying both 'The Phantom' and 'Raoul' in the West End production of "The Phantom of the Opera," to which he returned in July 2020. more...
Joanna Strand, an accomplished actress and classically trained singer, graced the stage as Madame Giry in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre. more...
Liam Tamne, who played Raoul in *The Phantom of the Opera* at Her Majesty’s Theatre, has an extensive theatre background, including roles in *Les Misérables*, *The Rocky Horror Show*, and *The Prince of Egypt*. more...
Claire Tilling, who previously joined the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera from 1998 to 2000, is thrilled to return to Her Majesty’s Theatre where she has covered and played the role of Meg Giry. more...
(In "Hannibal")
Carmen Vass, a versatile lyric coloratura soprano with extensive training in London and New York, made her West End debut in 2008 with Carl Rosa Opera Company in productions such as The Mikado, Iolanthe, and The Pirates of Penzance at the Gielgud Theatre. more...
Marc Vastenavondt, who portrayed Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar in Bangkok, seamlessly transitioned from a background in immunology to musical theatre, showcasing his diverse talents in productions such as Grand Hotel and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. more...
Danny Whitehead, who played Raoul in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre, is a versatile London-based actor and singer with extensive experience in both musical theatre and television. more...
Rhys Whitfield, who trained at the Guildford School of Acting, showcased his versatile talent in various roles, including covering Peter in the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre's productions of *Jesus Christ Superstar* in 2016 and 2017. more...
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Colin Zammit, a versatile actor with extensive training from the Royal Academy of Music, contributed to the film soundtrack of "The Phantom of the Opera," showcasing his diverse talents beyond the stage. more...
Awards and Nominations
1986 Olivier Awards
Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical: Michael Crawford won.
Production Team
Maria Björnson Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Andrew Bridge Lighting Designer
David Cullen Orchestrator
Martin Levan Sound Designer
(Original)
(Original)
Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestrator
Gillian Lynne Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Mick Potter Sound Designer
Harold Prince Director
The Phantom of the Opera FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Think of Me
Angel of Music
Little Lotte
The Mirror
The Phantom of the Opera
The Music of the Night
I Remember
Stranger Than You Dreamt It
Magical Lasso
Notes [i]
Prima Donna
Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh
Why Have You Brought Me Here
Raoul, I've Been There
All I Ask of You
Masquerade
Why So Silent
Notes [ii]
Twisted Every Way
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
Wandering Child
Bravo, Bravo
The Point of No Return
Down Once More
Track Down This Murderer
What Time has Done to Me
The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Her Majesty's Theatre on Tuesday Jul 27, 2021 and has now been running for 2 years.
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