Fresh from celebrating its historic 40th anniversary, Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera has announced new principal cast members joining the West End production at His Majesty’s Theatre. Booking has also been extended through to October 2027.
From Monday 23 November 2026, Kimberly Blake will join the company as Carlotta, with Kate Graham as Madame Giry and Luke Kempner as Monsieur André. Ashley Gilmour returns to the show in the role of Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny.
The new arrivals join current leading stars Jordan Donica as the Phantom and Beatrice Penny-Touré as Christine Daaé, alongside Matt Bateman as Piangi, Ian Pirie as Monsieur Firmin, and Millie Lyon as Meg. Colleen Rose Curran performs the role of Christine at select performances.
The casting news follows the musical's landmark 40th anniversary gala performance at His Majesty’s Theatre on Friday 9 October 2026. The milestone was marked by a special curtain call featuring original stars Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, who joined the current company alongside celebrated alumni from across the show's four-decade history.
Telling the haunting story of Christine Daaé and the mysterious masked musical genius dwelling beneath the Paris Opera House, the legendary production features Lloyd Webber's iconic score, including "The Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," and "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again."
Since its 1986 premiere, The Phantom of the Opera has played to more than 160 million people across 229 cities in 54 territories. Tickets for the newly extended booking period at His Majesty's Theatre are available now below.
