The Phantom of the Opera: Book Tickets Now

See The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre on Haymarket, marking its 40th anniversary in the West End in 2026.

Phantom of the Opera

Highlights

Experience the celebrated The Phantom of the Opera musical in its renowned London venue.

Witness the outstanding performance of double Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly as the Phantom.

Be captivated by one of the most beloved and long-standing West End musicals.

Good to Know About The Phantom of the Opera

Running time is about 2 hours 30 minutes: That includes one 20-minute interval.

Recommended for ages 8 and over: Children under 4 are not admitted, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Published content notes: loud sounds and gunshots, strobe and flashing lights, haze and smoke, fire and pyrotechnics: The theatre’s own show page notes the production contains scenes some people may find distressing.

Step-free access reaches the Stalls only: Via the Charles II Street entrance; the Royal Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony are reached by stairs only, as there is no public lift.

An Infra-Red hearing assistance system is available: A headset or hearing-aid neck loop can be collected on arrival.

A cloakroom is available for a charge: For coats and bags, in the foyer.

About The Phantom of the Opera

Scene from The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre

Based on Gaston Leroux's novel, The Phantom of the Opera follows a disfigured musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House and becomes obsessed with a young soprano, Christine Daae, whom he grooms for stardom while she is drawn to her childhood love, Raoul. Set against a backdrop of 19th-century operatic spectacle, the score includes 'The Music of the Night', 'All I Ask of You' and the title song.

Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the production opened at this theatre, then known as Her Majesty's Theatre, on 9 October 1986.

Interesting Facts About The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera is the second-longest-running musical in West End history, after Les Miserables, and 2026 marks its 40th anniversary at this theatre.

Worldwide, the production has played to more than 160 million people across 217 cities in 52 countries.

The show's Broadway run at the Majestic Theatre, which opened in January 1988 and closed on 16 April 2023, remains the longest-running production in Broadway history.

The original London production won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, and its original Phantom, Michael Crawford, won the Olivier for Best Actor in a Musical.

The show's famous chandelier is made from around 6,000 beads, spans roughly 3 metres and weighs about 1 tonne; the original prop took a team of five people four weeks to build.

Each performance uses around 230 costumes, maintained by a team of 14 dressers, alongside 111 wigs made from a blend of human, yak and synthetic hair.

The actor playing the Phantom has a mask custom-molded from his own face, and make-up and prosthetics take around 2 hours to apply before every performance.

The original London cast recording was the first musical-theatre album to debut at number one on the UK charts.

The Phantom of the Opera - Highlights in Pictures

His Majesty's Theatre

Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QL

Around 1,216 seats across four levels, per LW Theatres, the venue's operator

The current building opened on 28 April 1897, designed by architect Charles J. Phipps for actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree; it is Grade II* listed

Renamed His Majesty's Theatre in April 2023, marking King Charles III's coronation

Getting There

By Tube
By Bus
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By Tube

Piccadilly Circus station, about a 5-minute walk, is served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines.

Charing Cross, around a 9-minute walk, offers the Northern and Bakerloo lines plus National Rail. Green Park station, roughly 1km away, is a step-free alternative into the area.

His Majesty's Theatre - Facilities and Accessibility

His Majesty's Theatre has no public lift: step-free access reaches the Stalls only, via the Charles II Street entrance, while the Royal Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony are reached by stairs. Five bars serve the theatre's four floors.

Three dedicated, non-transferable wheelchair positions are located in Stalls rows E, J and M, with any low-numbered Stalls aisle seat also available for guests who can transfer.
An accessible toilet is at the rear of the Stalls, by the Charles II Street entrance.
An Infra-Red hearing assistance system is available, with headsets and hearing-aid neck loops on request.

FAQs about The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre

What is The Phantom of the Opera about?

Based on Gaston Leroux's novel, it follows a disfigured musical genius living beneath the Paris Opera House who becomes obsessed with a young soprano, Christine Daae, while she is drawn to her childhood love, Raoul.

How long does the show run?

About 2 hours 30 minutes, including one 20-minute interval.

What age is the show recommended for?

Recommended for ages 8 and over. Children under 4 are not admitted, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Are there content warnings?

The theatre's own show page lists loud sounds and gunshots, strobe and flashing lights, haze and smoke, and fire and pyrotechnics, noting the production contains scenes some people may find distressing.

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

It opened at this theatre, then known as Her Majesty's Theatre, on 9 October 1986. 2026 marks its 40th anniversary.

Is His Majesty's Theatre wheelchair accessible?

Step-free access to the Stalls is available via the Charles II Street entrance, with three dedicated wheelchair positions in rows E, J and M. There is no public lift, so the Royal Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony are reached by stairs only.

Is hearing assistance available?

Yes, an Infra-Red audio system is available, with headsets and hearing-aid neck loops on request.

What is the nearest tube station to His Majesty's Theatre?

Piccadilly Circus, about a 5-minute walk, served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines.

Which bus routes serve the theatre?

Routes 6, 13, 15, 23, 139, 159 and 453 stop within walking distance.

Is there parking near the theatre?

Nearby car parks include those on St Martin's Street and at Trafalgar Square, with Blue Badge bays on Charles II Street.

Is there a cloakroom?

Yes, a cloakroom for coats and bags is available in the foyer for a charge.

How famous is The Phantom of the Opera worldwide?

It has played to more than 160 million people across 217 cities in 52 countries, and its original Broadway run was the longest-running production in Broadway history.