Phantom of the Opera comes to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera

Cameron Macknitosh is said to be delighted to present his spectcular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this August.

Running from 5th July – 4th August 2012, Mackintosh said "After 25 phenomenal years and a glorious celebration of the show's success at the Royal Albert Hall at the start of this month, I'm delighted to announce that a spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical will open its National Tour next March in Plymouth. With an exciting new design and staging, retaining Maria Björnson's amazing costumes, be the first to surrender to the music of the night and fall in love with the Phantom in his new guise all over again"

John Owen-Jones is currently playing the role of 'The Phantom' in "The Phantom of the Opera" at Her Majesty's Theatre in the West End. He has appeared on Broadway and in the West End as 'Jean Valjean' in "Les Misérables" and also played the role in the recent 25th Anniversary tour of the show.

Earl Carpenter recently played the role of 'Javert' in the West End production of "Les Misérables" and also played the role in the 25th Anniversary tour of the show. He has also played 'The Phantom' in the West End production of "The Phantom of the Opera" as well as the starring role of 'Darryl Van Horne' in "The Witches of Eastwick" at the Prince of Wales Theatre, also in the West End. His touring credits include 'Joe Gillis' in "Sunset Boulevard".

Katie Hall was a boot camp contestant for the BBC1's search for 'Nancy' in "I'd Do Anything" and was a final round contender for Andrew Lloyd Webber's search for the Eurovision entry, "Your Country Needs You", also for BBC1. After leaving the "I'd Do Anything" competition she was immediately cast to cover the role of 'Christine' in "The Phantom of the Opera" at Her Majesty's Theatre and is now the alternate 'Christine' in the production. Katie has also played the role of 'Cosette' in "Les Misérables" at the Queen's Theatre in the West End, on the 25th Anniversary tour and also at the O2.

For more info on this world famous production, head to www.thephantomoftheoperatour.com.

Event: Phantom of the Opera

Venue: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2

Tickets: Priced from €20. On sale now through usual outlets.

Story by EI Team | 09:00 | Tuesday 1st May 2012 | Theatre

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