Andrew Lloyd Webber Recounts Experience with Poltergeist in Former London Home
Renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has shared a rather unusual personal story involving a poltergeist at his previous residence in Eaton Square, Belgravia, Central London. The 75-year-old musical theatre icon, celebrated for his work on ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ described how he sought the assistance of a priest to deal with the disruptive spirit.
According to Webber, the poltergeist had a peculiar habit of rearranging theatre scripts in his home, often placing them in obscure and unexpected locations. The situation escalated to the point where Webber felt compelled to invite a priest to his home, who, he says, successfully persuaded the spirit to depart.
Webber’s revelation came during an interview with The Telegraph, where he was asked about any haunted theatres he might own. He described the incident at his former Eaton Square property, a six-floor house complete with six bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool. This grand home was reportedly put on the market in 1997 for £15 million, a significant increase from the £11 million he paid for it in 1990.
In a related discussion, Webber opened up about his feelings regarding the end of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’s’ Broadway run. The show concluded after a remarkable 35-year stint, a fact Webber discussed during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He expressed a sense of sadness, noting the musical’s recent popularity surge among younger audiences and his belief that it still had the potential to run longer.
Webber also reflected on the rarity of achieving a perfectly harmonious production in musical theatre, mentioning other successful shows like ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Hamilton.’ He emphasized how infrequent it is for every element of a production to align seamlessly, as it did with ‘Phantom.’
The disclosure about the poltergeist adds an intriguing layer to the life of one of musical theatre’s most influential figures, blending the mysterious with the artistic in a narrative that is as captivating as some of his most famous works.
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