Sweeney Todd
Adelphi Theatre, 409-412 Strand, London WC2R 0NS
Following sell-out success at Chichester Festival Theatre,?Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production of?Sweeney Todd?transfers to London's West End for a limited season from 10 March 2012.?Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece,?Sweeney Todd?stars distinguished musical performer?Michael Ball?as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress?Imelda Staunton?as the devoted Mrs Lovett.?
Set amongst London's seedy side streets and laced with Sondheim's characteristically brilliant wit and dark humour, the musical depicts Sweeney Todd's savage quest for justice and retribution after years of false imprisonment.?Aided and abetted by the pie-shop owner, Mrs Lovett, he sets out to avenge the wrongs done to him and his family.
Combining a brutal sensibility with elements of English music hall, the production offers a fascinating portrait of a man driven to madness by injustice.Please Note: suitable for ages 12+
Audio-described performance: Wednesday 16th May, 2.30pm
Captioned performance: Tuesday 22nd May, 7.30pm
Sweeney Todd's Reviews
- 'Thrilling. wickedly funny'The Guardian
- 'Dark, wild and truthful. Imelda Staunton as Mrs Lovett is fabulously funny'The Times
- 'Michael Ball. couldn't be better as this insatiable serial killer. Imelda Staunton is in show-stopping form'The Mail on Sunday
Show Information
Running Time:
2 hours 45 minutes
Booking Until:
Saturday, 22nd September 2012
Performance Times:
Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm
Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Adelphi Theatre Information
Address:
409-412 Strand, London, WC2R 0NS
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