Barnaby Edwards on Getting Sid for ‘Phantom’

Leslie McMurty of TTZ interviewed Big Finish head honcho Barnaby Edwards recently, discussing his audio plays of Dr. Who and The Phantom of the Opera. Here’s what Barnaby had to say about working with Sid in Phantom:

What a coup to get Alexander Siddig as the Persian. Was he your first choice?
Absolutely! I’d had a ball with Sid on the Doctor Who audio Sisters of the Flame/The Vengeance of Morbius and I was determined to work with him again. He has such a warm, liquid voice, full of mystery and promise. The Persian is a tremendously enigmatic character in the novel, which may perhaps explain why nearly all adaptations leave him out. You don’t know what he’s about until well over halfway through the story. But I think that he’s a vital presence: he gives the Phantom depth, a past, a meaning.

You can read the full interview here and purchase The Phantom of the Opera on CD here.

Dr. Who Adventures Now Available in UK

Sid’s first guest role in the audio adventures of Dr. Who, Sisters of the Flame, will be released in the UK in July. Synopsis: The richest man in the galaxy has just bought a backwards planet with no obvious mineral wealth in the outer reaches of the universe. An obscure mystical sect has been revived after centuries of neglect. A new race of aliens are hunting for prey. Why?

As the Doctor and Lucie attempt to discover the answer, it becomes clear that someone is attempting to resurrect the past – and they need a Time Lord to help them achieve it.Pre-order from Amazon.co.uk using the carousel below. Sid plays the role of Rosto in this audio play. Pre-order from Amazon.co.uk using the carousel below or directly from Big Finish.