Sweeney Todd - Softcover

Sondheim, Stephen; Wheeler, Hugh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854591088 ISBN 13: 9781854591081

Publisher: Nick Hern Books, 1991

Synopsis

The gruesomely fascinating musical about the 'Demon Barber of Fleet Street', from the writing partnership behind A Little Night Music.

Victim of a gross injustice that robbed him of his wife and child, Sweeney Todd sets about exacting a terrible revenge on society: slitting the throats of the customers who visit his barbershop. But things are getting complicated – a romance has developed with Mrs Lovett, the lady who runs the pie shop next door, and the disappearances are starting to cause concern. With the bodies piling up, Sweeney Todd hits upon a novel idea, and starts passing on his 'patrons' to his homely neighbour... Meat pie, anyone?

About this title

About the Author:

Stephen Sondheim made his name writing the lyrics of West Side Story and Gypsy, before going on to create Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Assassins and Passion. His Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is the National Theatre's smash hit for Summer 2004.

Review:

Reviews from the Chichester Festival revival at the Adelphi Theatre, 2012: 'In my view, Sweeney Todd is Stephen Sondheim's best show and one of the greatest musicals of all time... those lucky enough to be seeing ...Sweeney Todd for the first time will be blown away.' Charles Spencer, TELEGRAPH 'Sweeney Todd is Sondheim at his fastest, his most ferocious, and his funniest' Arts desk 'The performances are as bold and striking as the concept... this is a superb achievement which proves that Sondheim's musical thriller has genuine social resonance' GUARDIAN

About this edition

• Publisher: Nick Hern Books
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 1854591088
• ISBN 13: 9781854591081
• Binding: Paperback