The Phantom of the Opera

Synopsis

Set below the stage of the Paris Opera - a horribly deformed ex -performer 'haunts' the backstage and public areas - insisting that he has a box for his own private use. He falls in love with a beautiful young chorus singer and trains his pupil (who never sees him) to take over the star role. She excels and everyone wonders where she came from and how she developed such a beautiful voice. The Phantom, who has now revealed himself to her, decides to take her with him to spend her life in his subterranean lair but she is rescued by her lover.

Our Review:

Kieran Johnson - 20 March 2013

The overture of The Phantom of the Opera is perhaps one of the most recognisable show openers of all time. The spine-tingling score of this classic Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical remains intact, and, like all good musicals, is the best thing about the show. Musically and lyrically this landmark show is like no other.

Touring the country in this visual spectacular that is the 25^th anniversary production of the ground-breaking show, Cameron Mackintosh has spared no expense in the staging. Gracing the audience in Birmingham with his presence this evening, the attention to detail that he and his creative team pay to lighting (Paule Constable) and sound (Mick Potter) is paramount in the success of the production. Paul Brown’s set design is no less than a masterpiece; the adaptation making the set fit for tour...