https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2483.270879713046!2d-0.13405704870671126!3d51.508246218362444!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487604d1a21e9f5b%3A0x24a8a42d999cafaf!2sHer%20Majesty's%20Theatre!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1658213074263!5m2!1sen!2sin
Getting There
Address: Haymarket, St. James's, London SW1Y 4QL, UK
Tube: The nearest tube stations to the theatre are Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.
Bus: 6, 12, 14, 19, 23, 38, 88, 94, 159 and, 453
Facilities & Accessibility
Available facilities: Cloakrooms, bars, restrooms, merchandise kiosks, water stations
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, wheelchair spaces available, assistive listening devices, access performances, hearing assistance, accessible restrooms, audio description, Infra-Red audio enhancement system, access hosts, step-free access, sign language interpreters, guide dogs allowed
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom of the Opera
Q- How much do Phantom of the Opera tickets cost?
A- The cost of the tickets start from £31.25 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
Q- What age is the musical appropriate for?
A- The musical does not have a strict age limit. However, it is most suitable for children of 10 years and above. Children under 4 years of age will not be allowed. This show contains adult themes, strobe lighting, lighting effects, and gunshots.
Q- Where is Phantom of the Opera playing in London?
A- The musical is playing at His Majesty's Theatre in London.
Q- How long does the musical run for?
A- The running time of the musical is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission(s).
Q- What is Phantom of the Opera about?
A- The musical follows the story of Christine Daaé, a young soprano caught in a dramatic love triangle with a mysterious musical genius haunting the Paris Opera House.
Q- What are the popular songs in the musical?
A- The musical has a range of delightful songs to enthral audiences. Listen to songs such as “The Music of the Night”, “All I Ask of You”, and “Think of Me”. You can find the Phantom of the Opera playlist here.
Q- Is Phantom of the Opera the longest-running musical in the West End?
A- No, but it’s incredibly close: Phantom is the second-longest-running musical in West End history (after Les Misérables) and remains in fifth place among all theatrical works.
Q- What inspired Andrew Lloyd Webber’s version of this musical?
A- His musical is based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 gothic novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra. Webber, alongside Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, adapted it after being inspired by Ken Hill’s 1976 stage version
Q- How many awards has the musical won?
A- A true award magnet, Phantom has earned 4 Olivier Awards (London) and 7 Tony Awards (including Best Musical), plus a Grammy, among over 70 major international accolades.
Q- What are some famous facts about the Phantom of the Opera musical?
A- Over 13,000 performances of the show have been staged in London as of its 35th anniversary. Each show uses 230 costumes, 281 candles, 250 kg of dry ice, and a chandelier with 6,000 beads weighing nearly one ton.
Q- Why is the chandelier crash so iconic?
A- Modelled on a real 1896 accident, the replica chandelier is 3 meters wide, weighs one ton, includes 6,000 beads, and its dramatic fall marks the end of Act I, an unforgettable West End moment.
Q- Does Phantom of the Opera have a film version?
A- Indeed, a major 2004 movie directed by Joel Schumacher starred Emmy Rossum, Gerard Butler, and Patrick Wilson, bringing the stage epic to the cinema.