Dream role for Phantom performer

FANS of Michael Crawford, the original Phantom of the Opera, are invited to Phantom: a tribute to Michael Crawford at the Capital Theatre on Saturday 4 October.

The show will feature songs from Crawford’s hit stage musicals and multi-platinum recordings, including The Music of the Night and The Phantom of the Opera.

For Bendigo performer Keith McNamara, the show is the realisation of a childhood dream.

McNamara first began singing along to Crawford’s recordings and has gone on to perform in more than 20 stage musicals.

He is thrilled to bring his tour home to Bendigo.

“We will tour the show through Victoria this year, then take it around the country in 2026,” he said.

“This is the show I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid, Michael Crawford was my first musical hero, and I can’t wait to sing his wonderful songs in my hometown theatre.”

The show will feature a special guest performance by the Bendigo Primary School choir.

Australian audiences may remember Crawford for his performance as the accident-prone Frank Spencer in Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em.

He followed with a Tony award winning performance in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s original Phantom of the Opera, demonstrating his powerful singing voice and launching his international career.

Tickets for Phantom: a tribute to Michael Crawford are available from [email protected] or by calling 03 5434 6100.