This was Alison's birthday present. And, luckily enough, she chose me for the other ticket. We last went to see Phantom in London in August 1993, so over nineteen years ago. The new touring production had been on for a month at Milton Keynes, and was basically sold out for every performance. And you can see why. The sets are extraordinary and need a long run to justify their construction. We had absolutely amazing seats in row K, and were showered with bits from the exploding chandelier, that was directly above us, at the end of the first half.
All the performances were terrific. Olivia Brereton, in her professional debut, after recently graduating from the Guildhall School of Acting, was especially good as Christine, a roll she shares with the more experienced Katie Hall. My guess is that we have seen the start of a stellar career.
The singing was first class, the orchestra fantastic, and the amplified soundmixing spot on. It was just worth every penny, and as good as anything in London. For me, an even better experience than Les Miserables that we saw last year, even though not as good music or story.
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