The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera isby far the most acclaimed stage musical of all time and has beenrunning for more than 25 years in the West End.

Where can I see it?

Playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket, London SW1. Theclosest Underground stations are at Piccadilly Circus and CharingCross.

What is it about?

Originally a French book written in 1909, ironically it was not asuccess and became famous mainly due to subsequent film and stageproductions. In 1986 a new musical adaptation was produced byAndrew Lloyd Webber and it became a global phenomenon, running eversince.

The story follows a young singer who has talent but who isstruggling to develop her full potential and to obtain a chance toshine as a singing star.

Due to the mysterious interventions of the masked Phantom, hertalents blossom and she gets the chance to become a great star.Along the way, love, jealousy and tragedy rear their head until thefinal enthralling climax.

When?

Performances take place:

• Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm;
• Thursday and Saturday – matinées at 2.30pm.

Times and availabilities may occasionally vary.

Why you should see this

This is a gothic story that is both dark but also uplifting andthe score is one that will lift you out of your seat.

It can be difficult to combine this sort of genre with love andtragedy but this musical manages to do it.Nothing about the horror is hammy and the love, jealously,frustration and despair, are all brilliantly intertwined andsupported by the music.

The story is essentially something of a tragedy and humour isn’taround in abundance but it is a human narrative that is somehowinspirational at the same time as being immensely sad.

Note that some scenes may be a little frightening for very youngchildren.

Things to do nearby

You can find Her Majesty’s Theatre at the southern end of London’sTheatreland.
If you’d like to take in some other sites during London weekendbreaks, you are close to Horse Guards Parade, St James’ Park,Downing Street and Churchill’s War Rooms. Needless to say, the areais rich in restaurants, bars and entertainment options.

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