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, 2.30pmCaptioned performance: Tuesday 22nd May, 7.30pm
'Thrilling. wickedly funny'
The Guardian
'Dark, wild and truthful. Imelda Staunton as Mrs Lovett is fabulously funny'
The Times
Booking From
Saturday, 10th March 2012
Booking Until
Saturday, 22nd September 2012
Matinees
Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm
Evening
Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Running Time
2 hours 45 minutes
VENUE DETAILS
Adelphi Theatre
409-412 Strand
London
WC2R 0NS
Transport
Take the Bakerloo or Northern Line to Charing Cross station. Exit onto the Strand and walk for approximately 5 minutes.
Seating Plan