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 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 announced in June 2009 the production would be relaunched, as part of a new Big Finish Classics series of literary adaptations planned for 2010–2012.
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: Two hours The story was recorded on 24 and 25 September, and 4 and 12 October 2007, and released on CD in March 2008.