The Phantom of the Opera (Dramatized)

By: Barnaby Edwards, Gastón Leroux

Narrated by: Alexander Siddig, Anna Massey, James D'Arcy, Peter Guinness

In the cosmopolitan Paris of the 1880s, the new proprietors of the Opera House are amused to discover that their costly acquisition is said to be haunted. But their smiles quickly vanish as tragedy follows misfortune: a murdered stagehand, a fatal accident, a missing girl.

Fearful tales of the Opera Ghost race through the corridors and dressing rooms of the theatre. And with good reason - for deep in the catacombs beneath the Opera House, something is stirring....

A full cast dramatisation, featuring Anna Massey (Madame Giry), Peter Guinness (The Phantom), Alexander Siddig (The Persian), James D'Arcy (Raoul), Helen Goldwyn (Christine), Tony Millan (Moncharmin), Richard Earl (Richard), Nick Brimble (Philippe/Gaston), Nick Wilton (Lachenel/Mifroid), Geraldine Newman (Madame Valérius), Samantha Hughes (La Carlotta), Nicola Weeks (Meg/Adèle), and singers Linda Richardson (Christine/La Carlotta), Matthew Hargreaves (The Phantom). Director: Barnaby Edwards. Sound design: Matthew Cochrane. Music: Tim Sutton (violin played by Ruth Rogers).

©2008 Big Finish Productions (P)2008 Big Finish Productions

Critic reviews

"Very good. Barnaby Edwards...knows what he's doing." (Phantom'sMask.com)

"A wonderful cast...beautiful arias.... Awesome!" (SidCity.net)

"Anna Massey...wonderful! The whole production is spectacular in every respect and a great joy." (OperaGhost.ru)

Wonderful adaptation!

Absolutely wonderful and faithful adaptation of the original novel. Perhaps the best one of the book I have experienced. I only wish it had been longer!

The Phantom of the Opera one of my favorite storie

I love the atmosphere that the story creates the writing the music the voice actors 5 out of 5 stars.

Great

loved the performance follows the book well
very enjoyable
highly suggest for those who like the story of the phantom of the opera

absolutely loved it

I am a huge phantom of the opera fan. best dramatization I've come across. true to the original.

Simply Fabulous

the story itself is very well of course. I've wanted to read this book for years and now at age 52 I finally had the opportunity to hear it on Audible. performance was wonderful and the experience of the book was amazing I am thankful that I can have the opportunity to accomplish this through Audible. I don't have much chance to read really affords me a chance novels that I was not able to read

Nice adaption of an old favorite

Excellent vocal performances make up for the bits of story left out. This adaption will make you long for live-action movie based on the Leroux.

Great!

Great adaptation! Closer to the original novel than the musical, in terms of story. If you've read the original novel or have seen the musical and wish to read the novel, I would highly recommend this.

Most Novel Accurate Phantom Adaptation Ever

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would wholeheartedly recommend this audio drama to anyone who is remotely interested in Phantom of the Opera or horror in general. This version of the classic story, "The Phantom of the Opera" is a full cast audio drama made by Big Finish productions. Meaning, it is not simply an audio book but features a full cast similarly to a radio play. This version is simply the most accurate adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel ever. And trust me, I own 22 other versions. It's worth noting... this is based off the original novel. Thus, it is less romantic than the Andrew Lloyd Webber version most people are familiar with. That being said, it is still a masterpiece.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Phantom of the Opera (Dramatized)?

Without spoiling it for those who have not heard the original tale, this audio drama version features the final, heart wrenching monologue of Erik (the Phantom) from the novel which has very very rarely been adapted and has never been on screen I do not believe.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

The entire cast was perfectly suited, but the Phantom in particular I thought was absolutely perfect, one of my favorite actors in the role. His voice sounds creepy and yet elegant, as Erik should.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Before Andrew Lloyd Webber... There was a darker sort of Phantom in the Paris Opera House...

Delightful

High quality audio drama. A well dramatized story and marvelous work of the actors, plus a good soundrack, including opera singing. I enjoyed it

Loved it!

Such a classic story which was brought to life BEAUTIFULLY in this dramatic reading! 10/10!