Sweeney Todd
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A Musical ThrillerHer Majesty's Theatre
08 May - 15 May 2021TICKETS
From $70*Presented by arrangement with Victorian Opera and New Zealand Opera Licenced exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia) All performance materials supplies by Hal Leonard Australia.
“And what if none of their souls were saved? They went to their maker impeccably shaved.”
There once was a barber who had it all; a happy life, a beautiful wife – all ended by a savage act of betrayal. Meet Sweeney Todd, “the demon barber of Fleet Street”. Born out of the ashes of tragedy and set on revenge, he makes for a dapper and dangerous man to know. Together with the beguiling and batty Mrs Lovett, a twisted plan is hatched – genius and ghoulish in equal measure. But the best pies in London town may not last for long, as Sweeney’s thirst for vengeance leads them perilously close to the razor’s edge.
Considered one of the most powerful, dramatic, and theatrical horror tales ever set to music, this work will leave hearts racing and spines tingling long after the curtain has fallen. Starring Ben Mingay as Sweeney and Antoinette Halloran as Mrs Lovett.
- Conductor
- Anthony Hunt
- Director
- Stuart Maunder
- Designer
- Roger Kirk
- Lighting
- Philip Lethlean
- Sound
- Jim Atkins
- Sweeney Todd
- Ben Mingay
- Mrs Lovett
- Antoinette Halloran
- Anthony Hope
- Nicholas Cannon
- Johanna
- Desiree Frahn
- Judge Turpin
- Douglas McNicol
- Beadle Bamford
- Mark Oates
- Beggar Woman
- Joanna McWaters
- Pirelli
- Adam Goodburn
- Tobias Ragg
- Mat Verevis
State Opera Chorus
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
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Vale Stephen Sondheim.
State Opera South Australia acknowledges the passing of a great amongst the greats, composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who died yesterday aged 91.
Sondheim said that the greatest lesson he learned as a composer was to “write what you feel”. There is no question that his writing made us all feel alive, in love, in rage, and ultimately thankful that such a genius walked the earth.
State Opera is honoured to have a long-standing connection to his work, particularly to Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, pictured here in our 2021 season and first performed by the company in 1987. #sweeneytodd #stephensondheim #sondheim
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What a loss. He was a giant in his field. I was at an early performance of Sweeney Todd in the 80s, I think. It was a dazzling production by Gayle Edwards. So, yes, I was there again this year, to enjoy a fabulous production with stand out performances particularly by Antoinette Halloran. We in SA have certainly celebrated the genius of this man. Vale Stephen Sondheim. The world is the poorer for your passing.
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Excellent show.
State Opera held its inaugural Opera Dinner in the tunnels of Penfolds Magill Estate on Friday 12 November. It was an evening of fantastic foods, wine, frocks, and company. Guests were entertained by opera singers Desiree Frahn, Katie Stenzel, Morgan Pearse, and John Longmuir.
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Gorgeous pictures of a wonderful night. ❤️🥂
Jo Woods looks beautiful! 😍
Megan Elisabeth omgggggg
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The Public Choice voting for Adelaide Festival Centre 's Walk of Fame closes on 30 November. There’s still time to show your support for Ben Mingay, nominated for his role as Billy Bigelow in Carousel. Vote Now >>> adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/about-us/walk-of-fame
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