Sweeney Todd
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM; Book by HUGH WHEELER
From an Adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND
Originally Directed on Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE; Orchestrations by JONATHAN TUNICK
13 - 16 November 2024
Unity Hall, Wakefield
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About The Show
One of the darkest musicals ever written, Sweeney Todd, tells the infamous tale of an unjustly exiled barber who returns home to Victorian London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who ruined his life. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success and is widely regarded as Sondheim’s masterpiece. This multi-Tony award winning musical is lush, operatic, and full of soaring beauty, pitch-black comedy and stunning terror.
Diva Productions is thrilled to be presenting a new immersive production in-the-round, which will be darker, bloodier and more twisted than before.
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success and is widely regarded as Sondheim’s masterpiece. This multi-Tony award winning musical is lush, operatic, and full of soaring beauty, pitch-black comedy and stunning terror.
Diva Productions is thrilled to be presenting a new immersive production in-the-round, which will be darker, bloodier and more twisted than before.
Auditions
We are currently accepting self tapes for the roles of JUDGE TURPIN and ENSEMBLE.
All auditionees are asked to prepare a separate singing and acting audition.
The audition pieces and information you require for each role can be downloaded below.
If you wish to be considered for either of these roles please contact us directly at theatre@divaproductions.co.uk
Deadline for submission is Saturday 30 March 2024 at Midday.
All auditionees are asked to prepare a separate singing and acting audition.
The audition pieces and information you require for each role can be downloaded below.
If you wish to be considered for either of these roles please contact us directly at theatre@divaproductions.co.uk
Deadline for submission is Saturday 30 March 2024 at Midday.
Audition Information & Materials
If you are interested in auditioning please contact us directly at theatre@divaproductions.co.uk
Character information
- Please note ages indicated are stage “playing” ages rather than actual age of performer.
- All roles will be played with British accents unless otherwise specified.
- We support diverse casting and welcome performers of all genders, ethnic backgrounds and body type to audition for ALL roles.
JUDGE TURPIN (Male, 40+, Bass/Baritone)
A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. He takes advantage of his position to imprison Todd, assault Lucy, and take Johanna in as his ward. He is aware that what he wants and what he’s done is wrong, yet chooses to ignore or push against his conscience. Embodies Puritanical hypocrisy: he lusts after Johanna, even as he professes to keep her innocent. Speaks with a standard British accent (RP). Ideally the actor playing this role will be comfortable with full or partial nudity, but this is not essential.
ENSEMBLE (Male/Female, 18+, Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass)
The ensemble acts as a Greek Chorus, commenting on the action and participating in the tale. They are the show’s chief storytellers, taking on the roles of customers, townspeople, police, inmates at the insane asylum, Sweeney’s thoughts, and Sweeney’s victims. They stand in for us and there is a feeling of them always being nearby, watching. The ensemble gets ample opportunities for vocal challenges and is showcased with solos and harmonies throughout the show. London, cockney and RP accents desirable. We require not only strong singers, but also those who have strengths in contemporary dance.
For further details and audition pieces please download the materials above.
We are pleased to be working with the following companies on this production:
This production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe