New casting has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s [*The Phantom of the Opera*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/308-the-phantom-of-the-opera-tickets), which has been running at [Her Majesty's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/his-majestys-theatre) since 1986. The new cast will take over from 29 July.

Dean Chisnall, who most recently appeared as Jean Valjean in *Les Misérables* in the West End, joins the company as The Phantom, alongside Joanna Ampil (*Miss Saigon, Jesus...

'The Phantom of the Opera' announces new casting

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Dean Chisnall, who most recently appeared as Jean Valjean in *Les Misérables* in the West End, joins the company of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical as The Phantom.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's [*Starlight Express*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24471-starlight-express-tickets) has extended performances until June 2025, after opening at the newly reconfigured [Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/a-complete-guide-to-the-troubadour-wembley-park-theatre) last weekend.

Lloyd Webber's musical about a train set that comes to life has new choreography by Ashley Nottingham in a production directed by Luke Sheppard,...

'Starlight Express' extends performances through June 2025

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Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about a train set that comes to life has new choreography by Ashley Nottingham in a production directed by *& Juliet*'s Luke Sheppard.

Sir Ian McKellen will not return to the role of Sir John Falstaff in the national tour of *Player Kings*, following a fall from the stage during a performance in the West End run.

At the show on 17 June at the Noël Coward Theatre, McKellen appeared to lose his footing after performing a fight scene. He was taken to hospital and the play was cancelled that night.

Since then, McKellen's understudy David Semark has been performing the role in the West End, which he will continue to do when the...

Sir Ian McKellen pulls out of 'Player Kings' national tour

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The Olivier Award-winning actor had been playing the famous comic character Sir John Falstaff in Robert Icke's modern reworking of *Henry IV*, parts one and two.

The sun is shining, the days are long, and school’s nearly out for the summer holidays! We’re halfway through the year, and summer is definitely in full swing. There’s also plenty of action happening in London, with new shows opening every week. Don’t miss out on the West End’s golden hour and spend time at the theatre in July.

Catch the latest openings set to take London by storm in July 2024. If you’re looking for a glorious summer musical, then snap up tickets to [*Kiss Me,...

Top theatre to see in London in July

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Discover the best shows to see in London in July 2024, including new musicals coming to the West End and new casts in classic shows such as *Tina — The Tina Turner Musical.*

West End star Zizi Strallen and *SIX*'s Renée Lamb will reprise their roles as Marie Antoinette and Jeanne, respectively, in *Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist* when it opens at London's The Other Palace on 13 September for a strictly limited season.

The musical had try-out performances at The Lyric Theatre last year and follows the gossip and scandal surrounding Marie Antoinette — the last queen consort of France prior to the French Revolution — after she is implicated in a crime.

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'Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist' to open at The Other Palace

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Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, Tasha Taylor Johnson, and Jack McManus's musical looks at the life of Marie Antoinette, the last queen consort of France prior to the French Revolution.

In 2022, London saw an exciting new arrival: the first new-build West End theatre in 50 years. [Soho Place](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/soho-place) (styled as @sohoplace) is the brainchild of super-producer Nica Burns and is a welcome flexible venue right in the heart of the capital’s theatre district.

The theatre has already built a reputation for bold, innovative programming. Shows have ranged from powerful classical drama (*Medea*) to an atmospheric adaptation with music...

A complete guide to @sohoplace

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Get to know the newest West End venue, which has already developed a reputation for bold, inventive programming in its flexible auditorium.

It’s coming home! This summer, the drama on our stages is matched by ecstatic highs and heartbreaking lows on the pitch as football fans watch their teams progress (or not, in Scotland’s case) through the Euros 2024. 

Footie has also had a great run recently in theatre, from James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play *Dear England* through to plucky new signing *Red Pitch*, which punted the ball all the way from the Bush Theatre to the West End.

No wonder: this is a sport with inherent drama,...

Learn all about football in theatre as we follow the Euros 2024 drama

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From *The Bounds* and *Dear England* to Andrew Lloyd Webber's *The Beautiful Game*, these sporty shows hit the back of the net.

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of *A Face in the Crowd*, stage adaptation of the 1957 film with a score by Elvis Costello and book by book by Sarah Ruhl. The musical opens at the Young Vic on 10 September and Kwame Kwei-Armah directs.

Joining Tony and Olivier Award-nominated actor Ramin Karimloo as Lonesome Rhodes and actor, singer, songwriter, and playwright Anoushka Lucas as Marcia Jeffries, are Stavros Demetraki (*Oklahoma!, The Vote*) as Joey D and Olly Dobson...

Full cast set for 'A Face in the Crowd' at the Young Vic

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Tony and Olivier Award-nominated actor Ramin Karimloo will star as Lonesome Rhodes and actor, singer, songwriter, and playwright Anoushka Lucas will play Marcia Jeffries.

Further casting has been set for a new production of Oscar Wilde’s comedy *The Importance of Being Earnest* at the National Theatre in London. The play runs at the venue's Lyttelton Theatre from 20 November—25 January, 2025.

Joining the previously announced Sharon D Clarke (*Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Doctor Who*) as Lady Bracknell and Ncuti Gatwa (*Doctor Who, Sex Education*) as Algernon Moncrieff, are Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ (*Rain Dogs, Blues for an Alabama Sky*) as Gwendolen Fairfax and Eliza...

'The Importance of Being Earnest' with Ncuti Gatwa announces further casting

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Sharon D Clarke (*Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Doctor Who*) will star as Lady Bracknell, while Ncuti Gatwa (*Doctor Who, Sex Education*) will play Algernon Moncrieff.

If you head to Waterloo station, you’ll find yourself within walking distance of not one but two leading London theatres with “Vic” in their name: the [Old Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/old-vic-theatre) and the [Young Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/young-vic). Both are situated on The Cut in south-east London, about a five-minute stroll apart.

These popular subsidised venues are also both theatrical hotspots, programming an enticing range of cutting-edge new work and...

A complete guide to the Old Vic and the Young Vic

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Learn all about the history of these neighbouring London venues, and how to tell them apart – plus exciting upcoming shows to book for.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, [Her Majesty’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/his-majestys-theatre) will be renamed to His Majesty’s Theatre. The name change is expected to take place at an appropriate time after King Charles III coronation. A date for the name change will be announced in due course.

The theatre name change is in line with other changes following the Queen’s passing, including the new representation on stamps, money, and postboxes. 

Her Majesty’s Theatre opened in 1705 as the Queen’s Theatre to honour Queen Anne, and then became the King's Theatre in 1714 after King George I. 

The theatre changes to ‘His’ or ‘Her Majesty’s’ to reflect the current monarch, and last changed name from His to Her Majesty's Theatre in 1952. 

Her Majesty’s Theatre is currently home to [*The Phantom of the Opera*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/308-the-phantom-of-the-opera). Her Majesty's Theatre is currently owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatres Group.


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Hear the music of the night at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensational, spellbinding musical. *The Phantom of the Opera* tickets are available on London Theatre now.

*The Phantom of the Opera* began previews at the then-named Her Majesty's Theatre in London on 27 Sept. 1986, with an original opening night on 9 Oct. 1986. Even though a reworked version opened in 2021, the show boasts memorable music alongside stunning set design, costumes, and special effects. 

A truly romantic tragedy, this beautiful story is set against one of the West End's most memorable scores that includes hit songs such as “The Music of the Night”, “All I Ask of You”, “Think of Me”, and of course, “The Phantom of the Opera”. [Find out more about *The Phantom of the Opera* in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-about-andrew-lloyd-webbers-the-phantom-of-the-opera) *The Phantom of the Opera* musical is one of the most successful pieces of entertainment in history — global audience numbers tally over 130 million people in 145 cities across 27 countries. 

Having spawned a sequel musical *Love Never Dies* and a successful film adaptation starring Gerard Butler, the glorious production in London's West End continues to draw audiences from all over the world. 

### What is *The Phantom of the Opera* about?

The haunting *The Phantom of the Opera* musical story is adapted from Gaston Leroux's novel of the same name and is set in the heart of the Paris Opera House. As young ballet dancer Christine Daae becomes the object of The Phantom's secret affection, he manipulates her career at the expense and horror of the Opera House staff and stars.

### Where is *The Phantom of the Opera* playing in the UK?

*The Phantom of the Opera* is currently playing at [His Majesty's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/his-majestys-theatre) (previously Her Majesty's Theatre) in London. The production began performances on 27 September 1986 and is the second longest-running musical in the West End.

Tickets to *The Phantom of the Opera* are available now. Book your *The Phantom of the Opera* tickets on London Theatre today.

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Come and hear the music of the night. One of the longest-running musicals in West End history, this Andrew Lloyd Webber piece is a global hit for a reason. Telling the tragic and romantic take of opera singer Christine and the mysterious man who haunts her, you’ll experience classic songs like "Music of the Night" and "The Phantom of the Opera" in their original staging. Get *The Phantom of the Opera* tickets at His Majesty’s Theatre today. 

While *The Phantom of the Opera* may be one of the oldest West End musicals, its blend of gothic and opera sounds gives the musical a timeless quality. Enjoy the magnetic combination of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s emotive music and Maria Björnson’s striking scenic and costume design. Pack your tissues!  

*The Phantom of the Opera* London is now a reworked update of the original production. A new set was brought into the then-named Her Majesty’s Theatre in 2021, bringing the action further into the audience and immersing audiences in the Paris Opera House. Sit in the first few rows and you’ll feel as if you’re the next budding soprano to take centre stage. *The Phantom of the Opera* performances now take place at His Majesty's Theatre.

Even though the show is based on Gaston Leroux’s novel of the same name, the *Phantom* musical popularised the story. You can see *Phantom* worldwide, but there’s nothing quite like watching the musical at its first home. Witness musical theatre’s tragic love triangle for yourself.

## What to Watch For:

- 6,000 beads, with 35 beads to an individual string, make up the iconic chandelier featured in *The Phantom of the Opera*. At a whopping three metres wide, and with a weight of one ton, it’s not exactly one for your living room.
- It takes 130 people to put on a performance of *The Phantom of the Opera* in London. That includes the cast, creatives and backstage crew. Included in this team are 14 dressers who manage the 230 costumes in the show. They're in charge of everything from ballet shoes to ballgowns.
- Creating the eerie effects in the Phantom's lair in *The Phantom of the Opera* requires a lot of effort. Each performance uses 50 kg of dry ice and 10 fog and smoke machines to capture the haunting atmosphere.

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Experience the music of the night with this ground-breaking Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. As the second-longest-running musical in London's West End, the musical has delighted audiences for over 35 years. Step into the grand Paris Opera House to witness a riveting tale of love, desire, and haunting secrets.

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Stop a person on the street and ask them to name a West End musical, they'll probably say one of two things: <a href="/show/les-miserables">Les Mis</a>, or <a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">The Phantom of the Opera</a>. The latter has been impressively running non-stop at <a href="/theatres/her-majestys-theatre">Her Majesty's Theatre</a>&nbsp;for over 3 decades now, but does Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical still have the same sense of wonder as it did all that time ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;There's no question that it's a complete classic: the story tells of the titular phantom who haunts an opera house, the tales of his presence in the building are now common gossip amongst the casts. During rehearsals for the company's latest offering, an unknown chorus girl, Christine, is forced to thrust into the lead role, with the producers assured she has been taught well. Taught, it turns out, by the 'Angel of Music', the Phantom whose voice rings around in her head.During her triumphant performance, an old friend Raoul rekindles his love for Christine, while the Phantom reveals himself to Christine, luring her to his underground lair. As he tells her how she's been chosen to perform his work-in-progress opera, she lifts his mask to reveal his gruesomely disfigured face, and this begins a tale of jealousy and control.While its reputation as the ultimate romantic musical precedes it, watching the show in the #MeToo era throws up for a few uneasy moments. As the Phantom's manipulation and desire to control Christine become more and more apparent - through some pretty no-nonsense lyrics like "You will curse the day you did not do /All that the Phantom asked of you" - it's difficult not to feel for her as she is trapped and manipulated by a selfish, jealous man.It did create two of the most desirable roles for any musical theatre performer. Originated by Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, the production currently features an excellent leading cast of <a href="/theatre-news/interviews/ben-lewis-interview-meet-the-west-ends-new-phantom-of-the-opera">Ben Lewis</a> and Kelly Mathieson. Lewis commands every corner of the stage with the menace of the Phantom, while treating his more tender moments with the deluded pain the character demands. Mathieson plays Christine with the kind of innocent naivety that makes the part convincing, and nails some of the most challenging songs written for the stage.There is still something special about Lloyd Webber's score. Its songs were revelations that shook musical theatre, standards that entered the public consciousness. The '80s synth-opera fusion might seem a little dated, but there's no disputing that descending motif still conjures goose bumps. At the heart of "The Point of No Return" - the Phantom's composition - are the satisfying resolved phrases that are a trademark of the score.In 2018, it's difficult for one to imagine the reaction this production would have received in the '80s. It's wildly over the top - complete with its iconic set pieces, fireballs, and an elephant &nbsp;- and some of these elements raise a chuckle or two at the confidence it must have taken to pull them off. Some of the tricks wouldn't look out of place in <a href="/show/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child">Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</a>, while others laid the groundwork for a show like <a href="/show/bat-out-of-hell-the-musical">Bat Out of Hell</a> to exist at the heightened level it does.While we could dissect the reaction the show would get if <a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">Phantom</a>&nbsp;was presented as a new work today, there's no question that it's still wild, it's still joyous, and it's still deserved of its place as the pride of the West End.<a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">The Phantom of the Opera</a> is currently booking at the <a href="/theatres/her-majestys-theatre">Her Majesty's Theatre</a>.

Review - The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre

This multi-award winning musical continues to captivate audiences at His Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End, after more than 12,000 performances.

Read our review of The Phantom of the Opera starring Kelly Mathieson at Her Majesty's Theatre on London Theatre.

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A theatre has stood on the site of His Majesty's Theatre since 1705. This incarnation of His Majesty’s Theatre opened in 1897. The theatre changed names from Her Majesty's Theatre to His Majesty's Theatre on 6 May 2023, in line with King Charles III's Coronation.

The His Majesty's Theatre auditorium is appropriately scaled to house musicals. Throughout the 20th century, a host of musicals played at Her Majesty's Theatre: *Brigadoon*, *Paint Your Wagon*, *Bye Bye Birdie*, *West Side Story*, *On The Twentieth Century*, *Fiddler on the Roof* and *Bugsy Malone*. 

The theatre’s current tenant is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s *[The Phantom of the Opera](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/308-the-phantom-of-the-opera)*, which opened in October 1986 and is the theatre’s longest-running production. His Majesty's Theatre is currently owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatres Group.

## His Majesty's Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has four levels – Stalls, Royal Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony.

Views from the Stalls are very good. Other than the front row, the legroom is good throughout the Stalls.

The Royal Circle offers good views of the stage. The overhang of the Grand Circle could affect the view from seats in Row E onwards.

The Balcony's sharp rake of the seating ensures good views.

## Where is *The Phantom of the Opera* in London?

*The Phantom of the Opera* is at His Majesty's Theatre in London. His Majesty's Theatre is located on Haymarket. It's close to the Theatre Royal Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus.

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