For over three decades, The Phantom of the Opera has captivated audiences worldwide with its spellbinding music, breathtaking spectacle, and deeply moving tale of love, obsession, and longing. Now, for the first time, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical arrives in the city, bringing with it the mystery and grandeur of the Paris Opera House. As the Phantom’s haunting melodies fill the air, one can expect to be prepared to be transported into a world where passion and darkness intertwine in one of theatre’s most unforgettable experiences.

Speaking of his character, the Phantom, Jonathan Roxmouth describes it as “a juggernaut to navigate emotionally. His actions stem from being unable to process his feelings. His heart is endless and vulnerable, so when he perceives hurt, his wrath is terrible”. Roxmouth plays him as a child desperate for love but unable to express it. “We all know what a child having a tantrum looks like—feeling so much but unable to explain it. It’s terrifying and immobilising.