Returning to the greedy streets of London after being wrongly exiled, Sweeney is gripped by revenge, blinded by rage and desperate for the throat of Judge Turpin who ravaged his wife after unjustly sending him away. Read more …
With the amorous pie-shop owner Mrs Lovett whispering in his ear, Sweeney embarks upon a murderous campaign to right the wrongs he has endured, re-opening his Fleet Street barber shop and slitting the throats of his customers before they are turned into London’s tastiest pies.
This large-scale musical is the latest and most ambitious yet served up by award-winning Dundee Rep Ensemble. The power of Sondheim’s music, played live by a nine-piece band, his glitteringly witty and unashamedly macabre lyrics and the murderous tale itself driven by love, retribution, obsession and lust means you can’t afford to miss this show.
Sweeney Todd has an age recommendation of 12+.
It is a remarkable achievement.
A bravura ensemble piece of musical theatre; go with an open mind and an empty stomach
This Sweeney Todd is a savage critique of capitalism.
As Sweeney himself might say, let's cut to the chase. This is a triumph.
Many of the performances are fine from an acting point of view but strangely weak in musicality.
As stunning in its musical accomplishment as it is exemplary in its stagecraft.
It's a stunning achievement.
Dundee Rep bring Stephen Sondheim's musical Sweeney Todd to the stage.
Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee from Wednesday May 19, 2010, until Saturday June 12, 2010. 7.30pm. Matinee May 27, May 29, June 3, June 5 & June 12 at 14.30.. Tickets: £14-£23 (concessions available). More info: www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk
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