Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera has played at His Majesty’s Theatre since 1986, combining gothic romance, large-scale stagecraft and one of the West End’s best-known scores.
Latest Update
28 August 2026: The Phantom of the Opera is entering its 40th year at His Majesty’s Theatre. Beatrice Penny-Touré is now playing Christine Daaé, with Jordan Donica due to take over as The Phantom from 8 September 2026. The production is currently booking into March 2027.
Overview
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera has played at His Majesty’s Theatre since 1986. The West End production combines gothic romance, large-scale stagecraft and a score that includes The Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade and the title song.
Cast
The 40th anniversary casting announced for 2026 includes Jordan Donica as The Phantom from 8 September 2026, Beatrice Penny-Touré as Christine Daaé from 20 August 2026, Rhys Whitfield as Raoul, Sierra Boggess as Carlotta Giudicelli, Ian Pirie as Monsieur Firmin, Joseph Millson as Monsieur André, Joanna Riding as Madame Giry, Matt Bateman as Ubaldo Piangi and Millie Lyon as Meg Giry. Colleen Rose Curran continues as Christine at selected performances.
Creative Team
Music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The original staging by Hal Prince and choreography by Gillian Lynne were revised for the 2021 reopening by Seth Sklar-Heyn and Chrissie Cartwright. Maria Björnson’s stage and costume design was restored and updated by Matt Kinley and Jill Parker, with lighting by Andrew Bridge, sound by Mick Potter and musical supervision by Simon Lee.
Dates & Venue
- Venue: His Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket, St James’s, London SW1Y 4QL
- Booking: currently into March 2027
- Performance pattern: Monday–Saturday evenings, with Wednesday and Saturday matinees, subject to change
- Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Tickets
The production is currently booking until 13 March 2027. Check Phantom of the Opera tickets and availability with ATG Tickets →
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Why See It
For audiences drawn to gothic theatre, sweeping romance and classic West End spectacle, The Phantom of the Opera remains one of London’s landmark long-running productions. Its 40th anniversary year also brings a new principal company across August and September 2026.
Accessibility
His Majesty’s Theatre provides access information and booking support through the official production and LW Theatres. The show contains loud sounds, gunshots, flashing lights, haze, fire, pyrotechnics and depictions of violence and death.
Practical Information
Use the venue and performance information above when planning a visit, and check current access and performance details before travelling.
FAQ
Where does The Phantom of the Opera play in London?
At His Majesty’s Theatre in the West End.
Who is playing The Phantom for the 40th anniversary?
Jordan Donica is announced to take over as The Phantom from 8 September 2026.
