Phantom of the Opera new cast joins after the 40th gala at His Majesty's Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera is welcoming three new principal cast members at His Majesty's Theatre from Monday 23 November 2026. Kimberly Blake joins as Carlotta, Kate Graham as Madame Giry and Luke Kempner as Monsieur André, while Ashley Gilmour returns as Raoul. The news lands fresh from the show's 40th anniversary gala, with booking continuing through October 2027.

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Cameron Mackintosh confirmed the cast changes alongside the release of photographs and highlight reels from the special gala on Friday 9 October 2026. That night Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, who created the Phantom and Christine in London in 1986, joined the current cast and a long list of alumni for a curtain call at the Haymarket theatre where the musical has played throughout its West End life.

New Phantom of the Opera principals from 23 November 2026

From Monday 23 November 2026, Kimberly Blake, Kate Graham and Luke Kempner take over as Carlotta, Madame Giry and Monsieur André. Ashley Gilmour returns as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, alongside the current leads.

Jordan Donica continues as the Phantom, the role he has played since 8 September 2026. Beatrice Penny-Touré continues as Christine Daaé, with Colleen Rose Curran as Christine at certain performances. Matt Bateman remains as Ubaldo Piangi, Ian Pirie as Monsieur Firmin and Millie Lyon as Meg Giry.

They follow a 40th anniversary line up that also featured Sierra Boggess as Carlotta, Joanna Riding as Madame Giry, Joseph Millson as Monsieur André and Rhys Whitfield as Raoul, with several of those artists scheduled to give their final performances on Saturday 21 November 2026 before the November changeover.

The Phantom of the Opera 40th anniversary gala at His Majesty's Theatre

The anniversary itself fell on Friday 9 October 2026, forty years after the musical opened at what was then Her Majesty's Theatre. Cameron Mackintosh's gala gathered original stars and later Phantoms and Christines for a curtain call that closed a landmark week for the longest running show in the West End.

Photographs and video reels from that night have now been released for press use, including frames with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman back on the stage they helped make famous. The regular evening and matinee schedule continues either side of the gala date, and the November cast change keeps the anniversary season moving into 2027.

What is The Phantom of the Opera about?

The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of Christine Daaé, a young soprano at the Paris Opera House whose voice draws the attention of a masked figure living beneath the building. As the Phantom becomes her teacher and falls in love with her, Christine is pulled between that hidden world and her childhood sweetheart Raoul. Andrew Lloyd Webber's score includes The Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade and the title song.

Evenings run Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm. Casting can change across a long booking window, so check the listing for the night you want before you buy.

The Phantom of the Opera tickets

Official materials and the Phantom ticket site both state that the West End run is now booking through October 2027. On British Theatre, the live listing for The Phantom of the Opera is the place to compare dates and seats for His Majesty's Theatre.

The Phantom of the Opera tickets to see Jordan Donica, Beatrice Penny-Touré and the new November principals in London.