Other Characters
Richard Firmin’s partner in crime and right hand man, Andre is more of the timid disposition and prefers to avoid conflict, especially with the Ghost and is more content to appease rather than disobey him. However, Firmin’s stubbornness often wins over. He is rather proud and aware of his position in the classes and is not afraid to make it known.
Buquet, Joseph
This somewhat sleazy and drunken lecher was also the chief flysman of the theatre until his demise in 1869 when he was murdered during the debut performance of Jerome Reyer’s farce, Il Muto. Having a reputation for lechery and the rape of young women within the theatre, he was not sorely missed but his death certainly caused something of a stir.
Debienne, Benoit
The first principal manager of the Opera Populaire, Debienne was a man of sense and understanding, who was at first reluctant to believe in the ghost but soon learned the meaning of crossing the ghost.
Dumont, Jean Claude
More information here . Jean Claude reappears for one episode of this series, as part of a ploy to separate Erik and Ember after Jerome’s death.
Evans, Drake
Drake first appears in the first and second episodes in which he is the seemingly crazed tramp who torments a young Erik by following him about. Once a middle class blacksmith in his native England, he fled to Paris when the death of his wife and son became to much for him to bear. Despite his odd persona however, there is more to Drake Evans than meets the eye.
Giry, Henri
Antoinette’s wealthy suitor and eventual husband, he was married to her for seven years before his untimely death in 1855, when he was shot down by an escapee prisoner while on gendarme duty in Versailles.
Guidecelli, Carlotta
The loud and obnoxious diva of the Opera Populaire, Carlotta is known for her famous strops and bellowing bel canto voice – that oft leaves the audience divided as to its quality. Beginning as second lyric soprano, and understudy to former prima donna, La Violetta, she rose to power and fame after the death of her gentle hearted predecessor. Her reign is short enough however, as she is soon surpassed by Christine, who takes over when she refuses to go on one night.
Firmin, Richard
The third principal manager of the Opera Populaire. He is something of a miser, and his greatest fear is losing money. However, despite this he is known for his extensive knowledge in the arts – especially Opera and it is rumoured this may have been why he was chosen for the job. He is very stubborn and known for causing the most conflict with the Opera Ghost.
Journalist, The
Fabled to be the infamous writer of the 1912 novel, this inquisitive and determined character who appears in the final episode of the series, goes on a quest to uncover what he can about the infamous tale of the ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ – whether that be fact or fiction.
Khan, Nadir
An old friend of Erik’s from his years in Persia, whom Erik is indebted to for saving his life by almost sacrificing his own. Not much is known about this uncertain relationship only that which Erik is willing to tell. However, there is no doubt that Nadir has always acted as something of an external conscience for the often erratic younger man.
Lestat, The Vampire
Though never named in this series – this crafty vampire makes two very significant appearances in the series in two incidents involving the torn and somewhat broken Ember – having her submit to him on both occasions, the first of which almost cost her, her life.
Piangi, Ulbaldo
The lead tenor of the Opera Populaire. Lover to Carlotta Guidecelli and famed singer, Piangi is nothing short of pompous and well aware of his own status in the theatre company.
Pilliere, Violetta
The famed prima donna of the Opera Populaire who had her reign from her first Gala performance in 1840 until her premature death from typhoid in 1857. After her death, her position was filled by her understudy, Carlotta Guidecelli.
Poligny, Claude
Debienne’s bumbling overweight partner who is the most susceptible of all the managers to The Phantom’s power. In the episodes in which he features, he comes across as something of a gullible and easily controlled individual who prefers to be given a course of action rather than make decisions for himself.