Night Unfurls It's Splendor

Day 4. Peter Karrie

Following Martin Smith and returning Dave Willets was Peter Karrie, who up to then had been an understudy for both.

After overcoming initial problems with connecting to the role, Peter became a very popular Phantom. Known for his expressive body language and hand gestures and originating the “fathering gaze” lyric change in “Wandering Child” which is now often favoured by Phantom actors.

Karrie went on to star in multiple Phantom productions.

West End: 1990, 1992-93

Canadian (Far East) Tour: 1995-97

Toronto: 1998

Beatrice Penny-Touré - Christine Debut - 17/2/22 matinee

“A layer of freshly fallen leaves on a chilly, afternoon walk” by | Beth Kellmer

Comparing: Christine being surprised by the kiss (and Raoul’s reaction)

Left: Grace Morgan and Ben Jacoby, restaged tour, 2014 Right: Sibylle Glosted and Christian Lund, Copenhagen revival, 2019