Firmin “Mystery after gala night,” it says, “mystery of sopranos flight”. “Mystified,” all the papers say, “We are mystified. We suspect foul play!” Bad news on soprano scene First Carlotta, now Christine. Still at least the seats get sold, Gossip’s worth its weight in gold. What a way to run a business Spare me these…
CHRISTINE I remember there was mist swirling mist upon a vast, glassy lake There were candles all around, and on the lake there was a boat, and in the boat there was a man Who was that shape in the shadows? Whose is the face in the mask? PHANTOM D*** you! You little prying Pandora!…
Night time sharpens, Heightens each sensation Darkness stirs and wakes imagination Silently the senses Abandon their defenses Slowly gently, night unfolds It’s splendour Grasp it, sense it, Tremulous and tender Turn your face away From the garish light of day, Turn your thoughts away From cold unfeeling light And listen to the music of the…
CHRISTINE In sleep he sang to me In dreams he came That voice that calls to me and speaks my name And do I dream again for now I find The Phantom of the Opera is there Inside my mind PHANTOM Sing once again with me Our strange duet My power over you grows stronger…
PHANTOM’S VOICE Insolent boy! This slave of fashion basking in your glory!Ignorant fool! This brave young suitor, sharing in my triumph! CHRISTINE Angel, I hear you. Speak – I listen . . . stay by my side, guide me. Angel, my soul was weak – forgive me . . . enter at last, Master. PHANTOM’S…
RAOUL Little Lotte let her mind wander Little Lotte thought: Am I fonder of dolls or of goblins or shoes? CHRISTINE Raoul RAOUL or of riddles of frocks CHRISTINE Those picnics in the attic RAOUL or of chocolates CHRISTINE Father playing the violin RAOUL As we read to each other dark stories of the North…
PHANTOM Bravi, bravi, bravissimi MEG Christine, Christine PHANTOM Christine MEG Where in the world have you been hiding Really, you were perfect I only wish I knew your secret Who is your great tutor CHRISTINE Meg When your mother brought me here to live Whenever I’d come down here alone To light a candle for…
CHRISTINE: Think of me, think of me fondly, when we’ve said goodbye. Remember me once in a while – please promise me you’ll try. When you find that, once again, you long to take your heart back and be free – if you ever find a moment, spare a thought for me We never said…
CARLOTTA: This trophy from our saviours, from our saviours from the enslaving force of Rome! GIRL’S CHORUS: With feasting and dancing and song, tonight in celebration, We greet the victorious throng, returned to bring salvation! MEN’S CHORUS: The trumpets of Carthage resound! Hear, Romans, now and tremble! Hark to our step on the ground! ALL:…
AUCTIONEER (spoken) Sold. Your number, sir? Thank you. (spoken) Lot 663, then, ladies and gentlemen: a poster for this house’s production of “Hannibal” by Chalumeau. PORTER (spoken) Showing here. AUCTIONEER (spoken) Do I have ten francs? Five then. Five I am bid. Six, seven. Against you, sir, seven. Eight. Eight once. Selling twice. Sold, to…