Directed by Colin Healy
Sweeney Todd is a dark and thrilling musical masterpiece that tells the tale of a wronged barber who returns to Victorian London to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who destroyed his life. With the help of the resourceful and morally ambiguous Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney’s plan spirals into a chilling—and darkly comedic—series of events.
Featuring a richly complex score and one of musical theatre’s most iconic anti-heroes, Sweeney Todd explores themes of justice, obsession, and the fine line between revenge and madness.
Character Breakdown:
(All vocal ranges approximate)
- Sweeney Todd – Baritone (F2–Gb4): A brooding, intense, and vengeful barber returning from exile. Requires a strong actor with dramatic depth and vocal power.
- Mrs. Lovett – Mezzo-soprano (G3–E5): Practical, witty, and morally flexible pie shop owner. Excellent comedic timing and vocal versatility required.
- Anthony Hope – Tenor (Bb2–F4): A hopeful, idealistic young sailor who falls in love with Johanna. Warm and lyrical vocal quality.
- Johanna – Soprano (C4–B♭5): A sweet but strong-willed young woman, Sweeney’s daughter, held captive by the Judge. Requires clear, operatic soprano voice.
- Judge Turpin – Bass-baritone (E2–Gb4): A corrupt and obsessive figure of authority. Dark, commanding vocal presence.
- The Beadle Bamford – Tenor (D3–D5): The Judge’s sycophantic enforcer; officious, fussy, and cruel. Must balance menace with comic energy.
- Tobias Ragg – Tenor or boy soprano (Bb2–Ab4): A loyal and innocent young assistant to Pirelli and later Mrs. Lovett. Requires tenderness and emotional vulnerability.
- Adolfo Pirelli – Tenor (B2–C5): A flamboyant, fraudulent Italian barber with a secret. Strong character voice and comedic flair.
- Beggar Woman (Lucy Barker) – Mezzo-soprano (Ab3–F5): A madwoman who haunts the streets of London. Mysterious, unsettling, and ultimately tragic.
- Ensemble – Citizens of London, customers, policemen, lunatics, and more. Strong singers and versatile character actors.