#sebastian lamberth

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Here it is, the most secretive and stubborn Phantom production I know of: That of Kristianstad, Sweden.

It premiered in early 2020, was closed down, set its repremiere for 2021, was closed down, set its repremiere in 2022, was closed down, and finally got its full run in 2023. Produced by Emil Sigfridsson, and directed by David Rix, it had scenography by the producer and director as well as Filip Hällefors, and costumes by Fia Persson. Conductor was veteran Julian Biggs, and Nils-Petter Ankarblom. Revamped deformity and mask was by Thomas Foldberg.

The original cast featured Joel Zerpe as the Phantom and Sara Ollinen (redhead) as Christine. The final run had John Martin Bengtsson as the Phantom, and Hanna Ulvan (blonde) as Christine. Jonathan Böiers was principal Raoul for all cast combos.

Due to the topsy-turvy run I don't think a full photoset was ever shared anywhere. Bits and bobs was used in promo work, some was shared by cast members, some by newspapers, some in the souvenir brochures, but finding good photos of all scenes has been near impossible. Here's a best of, with the majority taken by Amanda Sigfridsson (first auction set one is mine).

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Phantom Kristianstad Cast

Cast for the Kristianstad production, which will finally resume performances February 4, 2023.  As of now, the production will run through April 7.

Phantom: John Martin Bengtsson

Christine: Hanna Ulvan

Raoul: Jonathan Böiers

Carlotta: Anna Hammarqvist

Firmin: Sebastian Lamberth*

Andre: Anton Salvin

Madame Giry: Hanna La Fleur

Meg: Johanna Westholm

Piangi: Filip Barna

Buquet: Daniel Pihl

Ensemble: Hanna Johansson, Cecilia Nilsson, Cecilia Johnfors, Lina Axerup, Vanessa Sundblad, Lisa Nilsson, Amelie Haegeman, Sofia Samuelsson, Bosse Andersson, Marcus Johnsson, Ola Gunnarsson

Ballet Dancers: Cornelia Stjernberg, Jasmine Svensson

*Sebastian Lamberth will play Raoul at the following performances: February 10 & 24, March 3, 17 & 31, April 4.

John and Hanna will be reunited, as they understudied their respective roles in the replica Stockholm revival from 2016-17.

This and other information can be found here: https://www.phantomkristianstad.se/