Behind the scenes of the global hit – the creators of "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" in Warsaw

The international production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Stephen Barlow, has so far delighted audiences in Sofia, Basel, Dubai, Ljubljana, and Lisbon. In June 2026, the show will come to Poland – to the stages of PreZero Arena in Gliwice and ERGO Arena in Gdańsk/Sopot.

The creators have prepared a spectacular spectacle with a unique arena setting. A 90-person crew travels between cities using 14 trucks transporting sets and costumes, ensuring that audiences can experience the magic of the show in its full glory wherever they go.

On March 17, the creators and leading actors visited Warsaw to discuss the behind-the-scenes of the production. The event took place at the Sen club, in an elegant and intimate atmosphere, attended by media representatives and influencers. James Bilios (producer), Sophia McAvoy (assistant director), Nadim Naaman (Phantom), Georgia Wilkinson (Christine), and Joanna Ernest (project manager, BalticMusic Group) were in attendance.

"It's incredibly important for audiences to see the performance in their own city and experience the emotions that live events offer only once," says Nadim Naaman. "In theater, everything happens here and now, without repetition."

Georgia Wilkinson adds:

"Christine faces a choice between fascination and safety. It's a story about finding one's own voice and strength. Audiences regardless of age or country will understand her dilemmas and emotions."

Sophia McAvoy highlights the universal dimension of the story:

"THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is a performance about rejection, fascination, and acceptance." Each of us can find a piece of ourselves in him, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's music continues to touch the hearts of audiences young and old.

Emotions in an Arena Version

The production is adapted in each city, ensuring that audiences from the front and back rows feel equally immersed in the story of love and horror. Nadim Naaman emphasizes the complexity of his protagonist:

"The Phantom is a torn figure. He creates a mask to assert himself as powerful and powerful, but in reality, he is lonely, rejected, and wounded. We can sympathize with him, but at the same time, we know that a relationship with Christine would be destructive."

Wilkinson adds:

"It's also a reminder that you don't always have to choose between one thing and the other. Sometimes the most important thing is to choose yourself."

When and Where

• June 12–16, 2026 – PreZero Arena Gliwice

• June 23–28, 2026 – ERGO ARENA Gdańsk/Sopot

The performances will take place in modern auditoriums, allowing for the full presentation of stage and special effects.

The show is produced by Broadway Entertainment Group, and organized in Poland by Baltic Music Group.

Tickets are available from December 19, 2025, at biletomat.pl