Book Your The Phantom of The Opera Tickets Today ![]() Book a London Theatre Break Now in its 14th year, Andrew Lloyd Webbers romantic musical, The Phantom of The Opera (in French Le Fantôme de l'Opéra) based on Gaston Lerouxs gothic novel, is a haunting story of seduction and despair. Phantom of the Opera musical is set in the Paris Opera House during the 19th century, where the facially disfigured Phantom haunts and terrorizes occupants. Based on a classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of The opera House and manifests the mythic opera ghost in terrifying reality. The mysterious masked Phantom falls in love with the young and beautiful soprano Christine and whisks her away to his subterranean lair below the theatre to teach her to sing "like an angel". Although she initially becomes entranced by him, she loves another: Raoul, a nobleman and patron of the Opera. She is faced with a stark choice: stay with the Phantom forever, or he will kill Raoul. It was first published as a serialization in Le Gaulois from September 1909 to January 1910. Many believe that it was inspired by George Du Marier's Trilby. Trilby is based on real events related to the Paris Opera House which Leroux investigated, initiated by stories of an opera house ghost. Initially, the novel sold very poorly and was even not published several times during the twentieth century. Today, it is considered to be a classic of French literature. The novel was translated into English in 1911 and has since been adapted many times into film and stage productions. The most notable of these are the 1920's film Depiction and Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 musical. The Phantom of the Opera is now the longest running show in Broadway's history. | Find Tickets at Best Prices:Phantom of The Opera Show Information Booking Now! Currently Booking To: 2nd March, 2011 Matinees: Tuesday and Saturday 2.30pm Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Her Majesty's Theatre London Her Majesty's Theatre Seating Plan |
Her Majesty's Theatre London Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QL Her Majesty's Theatre London Map Nearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus Bus Routes: 6, 12, 13, 15, 22, 38, 58, 88 Nearest Rail: Charing Cross |
Her Majesty's Theatre Directions: Take the Bakerloo or Piccadilly line to Piccadilly Circus station and exit onto Haymarket. The theatre is approximately 5 minutes walk. Infra Red Wheelchair access |