Dramatized violence has been a feature of entertainment throughout history. Arts and drama are among the most effective ways that create a cultural acceptance of violence, promoting a social tolerance of violent behaviour in society. In many ways, violence has been normalised through the pop culture we consume. These horrific events indicate only one truth that people today, in all cultures and countries, use violence to get their arguments and points across.Ĭertainly, violence is not intrinsic to human nature as much as it is a man-made phenomenon. Earlier in August, a local man lost his life in the western French city of Nantes following a violent clash between police and people attending a music festival. Most seriously, we started to discuss the prevalence of violence perpetrated by police officers against unarmed people in established democracies such as France, Spain and Italy. It was dreadful to hear about the recent massacre at Walmart in Texas, in which the shooter targeted Mexicans only and let both whites and African Americans live. According to statistics, each year, over 1.6 million people worldwide lose their lives to violence.Īlmost every day we read hundreds of reports of violence triggered by ethnic, religious or cultural hatred all over the world.
Now in its 30th record-breaking year, The Phantom of the Opera continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End, after more than 11,000 performances.Īndrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerizing score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night.Violence is the biggest threat to peace and security in today’s world. The musical opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles, and there have been dozens of productions worldwide since then. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist. Presenting The Phantom of the Opera, the smash hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber!Įxperience the power of the phantom with your nearest performance:įar beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence.
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