Meet the West End Cast of Phantom of the Opera
Published on 7 November 2024
Last updated on 10 April 2026
Summary
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The current West End cast of Phantom of the Opera features Dean Chisnall as the iconic Phantom, with Beatrice Penny-Touré portraying Christine Daaé and Adam Rhys-Charles as Raoul.
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Joanna Ampil plays Carlotta, while Martin Ball and Adam Linstead take on the roles of Monsieur Firmin and Monsieur André, respectively.
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The production, led by Andrew Lloyd Webber, continues to captivate audiences with its operatic score and dramatic storytelling.
Phantom of the Opera has been captivating audiences with its operatic tunes, complex love story, and spectacular set design. Meet the cast members who bring this enchanting story to life and impress audiences with their mesmerising vocals.
Who plays The Phantom in the Phantom of the Opera West End cast?
Dean Chisnall takes on the iconic role of the dark and mysterious Phantom, donning the famous white mask. His previous roles include Shrek in Shrek the Musical, and performances in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s other iconic shows; Love Never Dies and Evita.
Who plays Christine in the Phantom of the Opera West End cast?
Beatrice Penny-Touré plays Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre for a limited run from 2 March to 9 May, as the production continues in the West End.
She has starred as Cosette in the Les Misérables Arena World Tour and previously made her West End debut in 2022 covering and playing Christine Daaé. Her other credits include Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, Mary Poppins, and The Book of Mormon.
Who plays Raoul in the Phantom of the Opera West End cast?
Ashley Gilmour takes on the role of Raoul, Christine’s lover, contrasting with the Phantom’s character. His previous work include Enjolras in Les Misérables and Chris in Miss Saigon. He has also appeared as Link Larkin in Hairspray’s UK tour.
Who plays Carlotta in the Phantom of the Opera West End cast?
Joanna Ampil stars as the leading soprano. She previously played Kim in Miss Saigon, Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, and both Eponine and Fantine in Les Misérables.
Who plays Monsieur Firmin in the Phantom of the Opera West End cast?
Martin Ball plays the role of Monsieur Firmin. His previous roles include Maurice in Beauty and the Beast at The London Palladium and Dr. Dillamond in the original company of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria.
Who plays Monsieur Andre in the Phantom of the Opera West End cast?
Playing Monsieur André alongside Monsieur Firmin is Adam Linstead, whose previous roles include Trevor Nunn’s Fiddler on the Roof (Playhouse) and Grantaire in the 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables.
Who plays Madame Giry in the Phantom of the Opera West End cast?
Helen Hobson, known for playing Diane in the original West End cast of Come From Away and winning an Olivier Award for Best New Musical, as well as Donna in MAMMA MIA!, is playing Madame Giry.
Who are the current ensemble cast members of The Phantom of the Opera?
Andrew Lloyd Webber's groundbreaking production has transformed musical theatre by combining the elements of opera and musicals into a spellbinding performance.
The West End ensemble cast of The Phantom of the Opera features George Arvidson, Michael Baxter, Embla Bishop, David Burilin, Polly Clarke, Leonard Cook, Hywel Dowsell, Connor Ewing, Florence Fowler, James Gant, Emily George, Ashley Gilmour, Melanie Gowie, Molly Hall, Eilish Harmon-Beglan, Will Hawksworth, Matt Hayden, Nicholas Hepher, Mandy Kwan, Verity Marlow, Tim Morgan, Inguna Morozova, Skye November, Taylor Pardell, Johnny Randall, Zoë Soleil Vallée, Rachel Spurrell, Jasmine Wallis and Victoria Ward.
Who was in the original cast of Phantom of the Opera?
Since its debut, the musical has become one of the most successful of all time, winning multiple awards and achieving global recognition by performing in over 35 countries. The original cast set high expectations for the show's success. Michael Crawford played the Phantom and won both an Olivier Award and a Tony Award for his performance. He starred alongside Sarah Brightman, who played Christine and was previously known for her role in Cats. Steve Barton, known for Jesus Christ Superstar, portrayed Raoul. Nicholas Wyman, from The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, took on the role of Monsieur Firmin, while Judy Kaye, known for MAMMA MIA!, played Carlotta.
Phantom of the Opera Creatives
Bringing the passion of opera to life is Composer and Co-Orchestrator Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Charles Hart and a book with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. The production is produced by Cameron Mackintosh and the Really Useful Group Ltd. The show features direction by Harold Prince, with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne. Seth Sklar-Heyn is responsible for the direction, while Chrissie Cartwright works on adapted staging and choreography and Production Design by Maria Björnson.
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By Hay Brunsdon
I've over 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.