Lots of imagination goes into this revival of Stephen Sondheim’s ambitious musical
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Cockpit – Review
Pros: Strong acting which created a present, dark and twisted atmosphere Cons: Some risky creative choices were made which didn’t quite land for me and seemed peculiar Best known for it’s miraculous ability to engage with both the twisted and the tender, Sondheim’s musical Sweeney Todd is a tough balancing act to pull off. The play delves into the dirty streets of London and follows the vengeful and murderous actions of Todd as he desperately tries to reclaim his daughter ...
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Thrilling, original and demonstrating lots of creativity, Sweeney Todd rivals big budget West End shows with the enthusiasm of its cast and the intimacy of immersive theatre.
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Libretto by Hugh Wheeler, based on the play by Christopher BondMusic & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimDirected by Jonathan Kent★★★★ Pros: Musicals as they should be; fantastic lead performances, great music and no overbearing set or special effects. Cons: A couple of less engaging performances from the supporting cast. Our Verdict: An excellent musical, even we were satisfied! Courtesy of Tristram Kenton for the Guardian I think you probably know us well enough by now to have realised that musicals are ...
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