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Jon Robyns to join ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ West End cast

Holly-Anne Hull, Earl Carpenter, and Paige Blankson will also star.

Sophie Thomas
Sophie Thomas

Let The Phantom of the Opera cast be inside your mind. A new cast will take over performances from 23 January. Book The Phantom of the Opera tickets on London Theatre.

Firstly, Holly-Anne Hull will take over the role of Christine Daaé from Lucy St. Louis on 23 January. Hull currently serves as the alternate Christine. She previously starred in Les Miserables and Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends Gala.

Earl Carpenter will then take over the title role from Killian Donnelly, performing from 13 February to 1 April. Carpenter currently stars in the world premiere of Mandela at the Young Vic.

Jon Robyns will then take over as the Phantom from 3 April. He’s currently playing Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. He's also played King George III in Hamilton.

Paige Blankson joins as the alternate Christine Daaé’ from 13 February. They join Matt Blaker as Raoul, Kelly Glyptis as Carlotta, Matt Harrop as Monsieur Firmin, Adam Linstead as Monsieur André, Greg Castiglioni as Ubaldo Piangi, Francesca Ellis as Madame Giry and Ellie Young as Meg Giry, Hollie Aires, Connor Carson, Corina Clark, Michelle Cornelius, Edward Court, Lily De-La-Haye, Hywel Dowsell, Serina Faull, James Gant, Eilish Harmon-Beglan, Emma Harris, Yukina Hasebe, Thomas Holdsworth, Olivia Holland-Rose, Jacob Hughes, Grace Hume, James Hume, Tim Morgan, Michael Robert-Lowe, Eve Shanu-Wilson, Tim Southgate, Anouk Van Laake, Jasmine Wallis, Ralph Watts, Skye Weiss, Simon Whitaker, Lizzie Wofford and Andrew York.

Basted on Gaston Leroux's novel, The Phantom of the Opera sees a half-masked Phantom grow obsessed with Christine, a young soprano at Paris Opera House. The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical includes songs such as "Think of Me," "Wishing," and "All I Ask." Find out more about The Phantom of the Opera.

Who is in The Phantom of the Opera cast?

Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis currently play The Phantom and Christine. The new cast includes Earl Carpenter, Jon Robyns, and Holly-Anne Hull.

The Phantom of the Opera is at His Majesty’s Theatre.

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Photo credit: Holly-Anne Hull and Jon Robyns (Photos courtesy of production)

Frequently asked questions

What is The Phantom of the Opera about?

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.

How long is The Phantom of the Opera?

The running time of The Phantom of the Opera is 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.

Where is The Phantom of the Opera playing?

The Phantom of the Opera is playing at His Majesty’s Theatre. The theatre is located at 57 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QL.

What's the age requirement for The Phantom of the Opera?

The recommended age for The Phantom of the Opera is Ages 8+. Anyone under the age of 16 has to be accompanied by an adult (18+). Under 4s will not be admitted..

How do you book tickets for The Phantom of the Opera?

Book tickets for The Phantom of the Opera on London Theatre.

What are the songs in The Phantom of the Opera?

Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s famous score includes well-known songs “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” and “Think of Me.” Read our complete song guide to The Phantom of the Opera.

Who wrote The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera stage musical was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Charles Hart and additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. The show is adapted from Gaston Leroux's novel of the same name.

Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?

Harold Prince directed the stage musical The Phantom of the Opera. In 1988, he won the Tony Award for Best Direction for his work on the production.

When did The Phantom of the Opera open in the West End?

The Phantom of the Opera opened in the West End on 9 October 1986 at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Is The Phantom of the Opera appropriate for kids?

The Phantom of the Opera is recommended for people over eight years old. Under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Is The Phantom of the Opera good?

As the second-longest-running musical in the West End, The Phantom of the Opera continues to delight audiences. Read our four-star review of The Phantom of the Opera.

How long has The Phantom of the Opera been running in the West End?

The Phantom of the Opera opened in 1987 and is the second-longest-running musical in the West End. It has currently been running for over 35 years.

Is The Phantom of the Opera based on a true story?

While the musical is based on the fictional novel of the same name by Gaston Leroux, parts of the story were inspired by actual events and rumours of ghostly sightings at a Paris opera house. The characters and plot are works of fiction.

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