I was very excited after watching it. I learned the story from a HongKong film adapted from the Phantom of the opera years ago. But it's a completely different from this musical which is well-know around the world. Acutally, I didn't quite understand the musical, because they talk to each other through singing. However, I could somehow guess what is going on on the stage. It is fantasic. I like the westend theatre, because there is always something extraordinary, expecially the stage design and costume.
The story takes place in a theatre which is haunted by a deformed musical genius Erik known as the 'Opera ghost'. He threatens the manager of the theatre to pay him a monthly salary and reserve him the box 5 at every show. The new opera manager does not give in and thinks this is a practical joke by former manager. Meanwhile, he gives Christine voice lesson who makes rapid progress in her vocal study. Erik becomes envious of Christine's relationship with Raoul and finally appears to her in person,wearing a mask to hide his face......
I am amazed by the theatres in Westend which is renowned as theatre land. Every night, people from around the world come to the westend theatre to watch performces. Since the Westend end threatres are for tourists, the ticket is very expensive. However, if you know where to go, you can get the ticket a lot cheaper than its original price.
Kai picked up the Phantom of the opera and we enjoyed it very much!!! Good choice.
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One thing I was impressed by this musical was that you could definitely tell the difference in the singing techniques of this Phantom and the Lord of the rings. Once the fat lady started to sing, you could instantly tell that she was a Pro. Similar to Christina – very soft, sweet and also moving and touching voice. However, the Phantom was not that impressed I thought. It was because that I had somebody already in my mind, that white hair guy from last TV singing program, who gave me the first impression of the Phantom. His voice was rich, solid and magnetic in a certain way, but the guy yesterday seems not that characteristic. Maybe he is famous, but I just cannot tell what is so special about his singing.
The stage organizations were very different. Different ideas, such as boating, jumping into river, climbing down the doggy stairs and so on. Very imaginary and realistic. All in all, it is a good experience that I will recommend.
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