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Sweeney Todd
Michael Ball plays the demon barber of Fleet Street in this musical tale of terrifying trims and repugnant pies.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Sweeney Todd
Adelphi Theatre, Strand, LondonMichael Ball plays the demon barber of Fleet Street, Sweeney Todd, in this musical tale of terrifying trims and repugnant pies.
Set in the grubby side streets of London town, master tunesmith Stephen Sondheim tells the terrifying story of the horrendous hairdresser Sweeney Todd’s quest for justice and retribution after years of false imprisonment. He is helped on his bloodthirsty journey to avenge the wrongs done to him and his family by local pie-shop owner Mrs Lovett, played by the inimitable Imelda Staunton.
Playing the role of Sweeney Todd takes the more usually family friendly Ball into a much darker area. The former star of Les Misérables and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was last seen in the West End giving an Olivier Award-winning performance in Hairspray.
Staunton’s previous London appearances include Into The Woods, Entertaining Mr Sloane and Guys And Dolls. She is best known for her film roles, which include Vera Drake and the Harry Potter series of films.
Prior to its run at London’s Adelphi theatre, Sweeney Todd was staged at Chichester Festival theatre.
Sweeney Todd is suitable for theatregoers aged 12 and older.
Sweeney Todd is presented in the West End by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Michael Ball, Imelda Staunton, John Bowe, Peter Polycarpou, Robert Burt (2-27 July) Jason Manford, Gillian Kirkpatrick, Lucy May Barker, Luke Brady, James McConville, Simeon Truby, Valda Aviks, Will Barratt, Josie Benson, Emily Bull, John Coates, Daniel Graham, Robine Landi, Tim Morgan, Aoife Nally, Adam Pearce, Wendy Somerville, Kerry Washington, Annabelle Williams
adapted by: Christopher Bond
director: Jonathan Kent
music by: Stephen Sondheim
lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim
book By: Hugh Wheeler
producer: Playful Productions, Robert G. Bartner, Old Vic Productions and Matthew Mitchell
designer: Anthony Ward
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Ticket Prices:
£20-£67.50
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Musical
- Sub-Genre: Musical-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30 (20 Mar 19:00), Mats Wed & Sat 14:30
- opening night:
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- Box Office:
0844 811 0053 - Visit the Show Website
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Venue InformationHIDE
Adelphi Theatre
Strand, London, United Kingdom, WC2E 7NA
- Nearest tube: Covent Garden (400m) Charing Cross/Embankment (300m)
- Nearest bus: 6, 9, 11,13, 15, 23, 77A, 91, 139, 176
- Nearest train: Charing Cross (200m)
- Parking: Single yellow lines and meters behind theatre on Maiden Lane. Meters further up. NCPs in Drury Lane and Upper St Martin’s Lane.
- Air conditioned: Yes
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 0870 895 5505 Fax: 020 7379 8447
- Discounts: Discounts are available for wheelchair users and their companions.
- Limited mobility: Front section of the Stalls is most accessible area.
- Access description: The main entrance has a ramp and automatic doors. Box Office counter to the right inside the entrance. No steps to Stalls from foyer. 41 steps up to the Dress Circle; 79 to the Upper Circle. Most staircases are highlighted and have handrails on both sides. Theatre opens 45 minutes before the performance.
- Hearing impaired: Williams infra-red system with 10 headsets. Collect from Box Office.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed into the auditorium and Front of House staff are happy to dog-sit (maximum 2).
- Wheelchairs: No steps to Stalls from foyer. 2 spaces for wheelchair users at the back - view slightly restricted. Transfer seating available to any stalls aisle seat. A maximum of 4 wheelchairs can be stored in the cloakroom. Provisions for 4 wheelchairs/scooter transferees per performance - please check when booking.
- Toilets: Level access to women's toilets in the main entrance foyer and to both men's and women's in the Stalls. Men's and women's toilets available in the Dress Circle foyer area. Access to toilets in the Upper Circle involves a number of steps.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilet by the entrance to the Stalls.
- Bars: 4 licensed bars. Jessie Matthews bar down 20 steps from foyer. Vivienne Ellis bar has level access from stalls. Dress Circle bar up 30 steps. Upper Circle bar 63 steps. Limited seating. Drinks can be taken to disabled customers in the auditorium.
