The Phantom of the Opera (Big Finish)
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The Phantom of the Opera, an adaptation of the novel of the same title
by Gaston Leroux
, is an audio drama created by Big Finish Productions
for BBC Radio 7, broadcast in December 2007.
The story was written and directed by Barnaby Edwards
in four half-hour episodes. The four-part dramatization is the first to feature the original operatic sequences described in the novel, which have been freshly recorded and orchestrated by composer Tim Sutton. The play features Anna Massey
, Peter Guinness
, Alexander Siddig
and James D’Arcy.
Barnaby Edwards has said it will be relaunched in June 2009, as part of a new Big Finish Classics series of literary adaptations tentatively planned for 2010-2012..
Opera sequences sung by Linda Richardson and Matthew Hargreaves.
Music by Tim Sutton
Violin by Ruth Rogers
Sound design by Matthew Cochrane
CD & booklet design by Alex Mallinson
Written, directed and produced by Barnaby Edwards
Duration: 2 hours
The Phantom of the Opera
Le Fantôme de l'Opéra is a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux. It was first published as a serialisation in "Le Gaulois" from September 23, 1909 to January 8, 1910...
by Gaston Leroux
Gaston Leroux
Gaston Louis Alfred Leroux was a French journalist and author of detective fiction.In the English-speaking world, he is best known for writing the novel The Phantom of the Opera , which has been made into several film and stage productions of the same name, notably the 1925 film starring Lon...
, is an audio drama created by Big Finish Productions
Big Finish Productions
Big Finish Productions is a British company that produces books and audio plays based, primarily, on cult British science fiction properties...
for BBC Radio 7, broadcast in December 2007.
The story was written and directed by Barnaby Edwards
Barnaby Edwards
Barnaby Edwards is a British actor, writer, director and artist. He is best known for his work on the popular British science-fiction series Doctor Who. His various roles include being a Dalek operator for the revived series in many Dalek stories...
in four half-hour episodes. The four-part dramatization is the first to feature the original operatic sequences described in the novel, which have been freshly recorded and orchestrated by composer Tim Sutton. The play features Anna Massey
Anna Massey
Anna Raymond Massey, CBE was an English actress. She won a BAFTA Award for the role of Edith Hope in the 1986 TV adaptation of Anita Brookner’s novel Hotel du Lac.-Early life:...
, Peter Guinness
Peter Guinness (actor)
Peter Guinness is a British film, television and theatre actor.-Career:He has appeared in over fifty television productions and over ten films...
, Alexander Siddig
Alexander Siddig
Siddig El Tahir El Fadil El Siddig Abderrahman Mohammed Ahmed Abdel Karim El Mahdi is a Sudanese-born English actor, also known as Siddig El Fadil and his stage name Alexander Siddig. He is known for playing Dr...
and James D’Arcy.
Barnaby Edwards has said it will be relaunched in June 2009, as part of a new Big Finish Classics series of literary adaptations tentatively planned for 2010-2012..
Cast and crew
- The Phantom................ Peter GuinnessPeter Guinness (actor)Peter Guinness is a British film, television and theatre actor.-Career:He has appeared in over fifty television productions and over ten films...
- Christine Daaé.............. Helen Goldwyn
- Raoul de Chagny.......... James D'ArcyJames D'Arcy-Early life:James D'Arcy was born as Simon D'Arcy and grew up in Fulham, London, with his mother, Caroline and his younger sister Charlotte. His father died when he was young. After completing his education at Christ's Hospital in 1991, he went to Australia for a year and worked in the drama...
- Mme Giry..................... Anna MasseyAnna MasseyAnna Raymond Massey, CBE was an English actress. She won a BAFTA Award for the role of Edith Hope in the 1986 TV adaptation of Anita Brookner’s novel Hotel du Lac.-Early life:...
- The Persian.................. Alexander SiddigAlexander SiddigSiddig El Tahir El Fadil El Siddig Abderrahman Mohammed Ahmed Abdel Karim El Mahdi is a Sudanese-born English actor, also known as Siddig El Fadil and his stage name Alexander Siddig. He is known for playing Dr...
- Philippe de Chagny........ Nick BrimbleNick BrimbleNick Brimble , is an English actor known for his performance as Little John in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and his appearances on various television shows....
- Moncharmin.................. Tony Millan
- Richard......................... Richard Earl
- Lachenel/Mifroid............ Nick WiltonNick WiltonNick Wilton is an English actor and scriptwriter. His best known roles are playing Mr Lister in the BBC soap opera EastEnders a recurring character, making his first appearance on the 3 January 2008. He also appeared in Carrott's Lib, Fast Forward and Jackanory.-Early and personal life:Wilton was...
- Mme Valérius................ Geraldine NewmanGeraldine NewmanGeraldine Newman is an English film and television actress who has acted in more than 30 television programmes and films.Her most notable television performance was on the sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles.-Biography:...
- La Carlotta................... Samantha Hughes
- Meg Giry...................... Nicola Weeks
Opera sequences sung by Linda Richardson and Matthew Hargreaves.
Music by Tim Sutton
Violin by Ruth Rogers
Sound design by Matthew Cochrane
CD & booklet design by Alex Mallinson
Written, directed and produced by Barnaby Edwards
Barnaby Edwards
Barnaby Edwards is a British actor, writer, director and artist. He is best known for his work on the popular British science-fiction series Doctor Who. His various roles include being a Dalek operator for the revived series in many Dalek stories...
Duration: 2 hours
Recording
The story was recorded on 24 and 25 September, and 4 and 12 October, 2007, and released on CD in March 2008.http://www.bigfinish.com/Phantom-of-the-OperaExternal links
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