Haunted by Phantom

Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence.

Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical was unveiled in Plymouth in February.

Cameron said: “With an exciting new design and staging, retaining Maria Björnson’s amazing costumes, be the first to surrender to the music of the night and fall in love with the Phantom in his new guise all over again’.’

Earl Carpenter will play the Phantom and Katie Hall will take the part of Christine.

The Phantom of the Opera became the longest running show in Broadway history in January 2006 when it celebrated its 7,486th performance, surpassing the previous record holder, Cats.

In October 2010 the London production celebrated its 10,000th performance.

The show has won more than 60 major theatre awards, including seven Tonys on Broadway and three Olivier Awards in the West End.

It won the Most Popular Musical Audience Award in the 2002 Laurence Olivier Awards.

Worldwide, The Phantom of the Opera has grossed more than £3.2 billion; more than any film or stage play including Titanic, ET, Star Wars and Avatar.

The Phantom of the Opera is showing at Milton Keynes Theatre from Thursday (October 25) to Saturday (November 24).

Performances are at 7.30pm from Monday to Saturday evenings.

There will be additional matinees at 2.30pm on the Thursdays except on the opening day and Saturdays and on Tuesday, November 20.

Tickets cost from £18.50 to £51 plus a booking fee. They are available from the box office on 08448 717652 or online at www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes