Ramin Karimloo is an Iranian-born Canadian musical theatre actor. He has played both the roles of Raoul and the Phantom in the West End’s production of The Phantom of the Opera. He also originated the role of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel show, Love Never Dies.

Ramin Karimloo has spent may weekends getting into costume as the Phantom

It’s Friday afternoon. What’s on your mind?

Right now, it’s the lyrics and music to songs in my A Night with the Phantom concert, which I am currently preparing for.

How do you prepare for a big night out?

I’m not a man for big night’s out. I’m more of an at home comfort man! I love to have my friends around me, visit an atmospheric local pub and enjoy good music.

What’s your favourite party outfit?

Just a good pair of boots, jeans and a shirt!

You’ve just arrived at the bar. What’s your first drink?

A nice cold pint!

What is your favourite nightspot and why?

A fantastic Indian restaurant called Mint Leaf on the Haymarket in London which has a great atmosphere and great service!

What tune always gets you on the dance floor?

No tune will ever get me on the dance floor!

It’s a sunny Saturday. What are you up to?

Ideally, I would take a long ride on my Harley! Although, for the last 18 months, I have spent Saturday putting on prosthetics and a mask as the Phantom!

What’s your most memorable weekend ever and why?

A recent charity event called West End Bares is definitely something I won’t forget!

What’s the recipe for a perfect night in?

The perfect night in would consist of a guitar, DVD and some Canadian beer!

Favourite DVD? And what would you eat while watching it?

My favourite DVD would be The Godfather box set and I would eat pasta and drink good wine!

Sunday breakfast – cooked or continental?

Cooked!

Sunday lunch – home-cooked or down the pub?

Down the pub!

Where and how do you like to relax?

One of the main ways I like to relax is going to the gym!

You’ve got a whole weekend off and a wad of money in your back pocket – which country or city would you head to?

I would love to explore Marrakesh, I’ve never been!

* Ramin will star in A Night With The Phantom at Birmingham Symphony Hall on October 29, perfoming a number of acclaimed songs from the shows. Tickets, priced from £12.50 to £36.50 are available from www.thsh.co.uk