About The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, set beneath the Paris Opera House, where the Phantom lives in shadow and his love for Christine Daaé shapes the story. The production combines the score, scenery and special effects to bring the tale to life.

It first opened at His Majesty’s Theatre on Thursday 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles. Since then, it has become one of the highest-grossing musicals of all time, won 70 major theatre awards and been seen by over 140 million people worldwide.

Key facts: Duration 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one interval. Performances are Monday to Friday at 7.30pm, and on Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Before you book

Children under 4 will not be admitted. Anyone aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own in the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.

You will receive a confirmation email with your e-ticket; please print it and bring it with you on the day. The theatre recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance start time, and you may also need to present valid ID. No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase. Please note that Stalls Row N-S will have the top of the staging obscured by the Royal Circle overhang, and single seats cannot be left in a row when booking.

Venue

Venue: 57 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QL, United Kingdom.

Nearest Tube stations are Piccadilly Circus, 150m away, and Leicester Square, 300m away. If you have access requirements, call the theatre on 020 3925 2998 or email access@lwtheatres.co.uk.

Description supplied by the event organiser.