Sweeney Todd
by Christopher Godfrey Bond, C.G. Bond

Name: Sweeney Todd
Brand: Christopher Godfrey Bond
SKU: 9780573015472
Rating: 3.98 (153 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

120 mins19th CenturyStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Bare Stage/Simple SetPeriod Costumes

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth and artistry of the play, noting its strong influence on Sondheim's musical adaptation. Many highlight the captivating story of revenge intertwined with beautiful themes, while also valuing the script as a resource for educational purposes. Fast shipping and condition of the script are often praised, making it a popular choice among students and theatre enthusiasts alike.

Engaging and beautiful storyGreat resource for theatre classesHigh quality and fast shippingSome differences from the original script

Synopsis

Melodrama / Casting: 8m, 3f / Scenery: Simple ints./exts.

In this version of the old melodrama, Todd has some grounds for his nefarious activities: his wife was abducted and raped by the Judge and his daughter abandoned, while he himself was deported on a false charge.

He returns to avenge his family, accompanied by a sea captain, Anthony, whose life he has saved.

Anthony falls in love with a young girl, the Judge's ward, who turns out to be Todd's daughter.

Todd, meanwhile, sets up with Mrs. Lovett, the pie maker, and provides her with fillings for her pies.

He proceeds with his vengeful plans but the outcome is bitterly ironic.

ThemesBarbers--Drama Barbers PR6052.O48 S9 1974x Revenge--Drama Revenge Theatre Workshop (London, England)Todd, Sweeney (Legendary character)--Drama Todd, Sweeney (Legendary character)

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
ANTHONY HOPE	—	—	—
SWEENEY TODD	—	—	—
A BEGGAR WOMAN	—	—	—
MRS LOVETT	female	—	—
A BEADLE	—	—	—
JUDGE TURPIN	—	—	—
TOBIAS RAGG	—	—	—
A BALDING MAN	—	—	—
ALFREDO PIRELLI	—	—	—
JOHANNA	—	—	—
JONAS FOGG	—	—	—