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The Sweeney Todd Shock 'n' Roll Show

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  3w, 10m, 20 any gender (youth)

By Peter Miller and Randall Lewton

Billy and Tommy encounter the Demon Barber and his murderous accomplice Mrs Lovett. When Billy decides he needs a shave before travelling home to give his Susan a string of pearls the scene is set for musical mayhem with plenty of blood, pies and horrible murder thrown in for good measure!

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 10m, 20 any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences, Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)

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Summary

Billy and Tommy encounter the Demon Barber and his murderous accomplice Mrs Lovett. When Billy decides he needs a shave before travelling home to give his Susan a string of pearls the scene is set for musical mayhem with plenty of blood, pies and horrible murder thrown in for good measure!

History

The Sweeney Todd Shock 'n' Roll Show was first presented at Alsop Comprehensive School, Liverpool, in January 1979.

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Performing Groups
SWEENEY TODD – the Demon Barber
TOBIAS SOUTHEART – his Apprentice (who is not all he seems!)
MRS WILHEMINA LOVETT – a Pie-maker
ANGELO – her Italian Assistant
BILLY – a jolly Jack Tar
TOMMY – his Shipmate
THE AMAZING ALONZO – a Sorcerer par excellence
FOOZLE – the Sorcerer's Apprentice
ORLANDO – the Sorcerer's Faithful Hound
POLICE CONSTABLE – a Bobby or Peeler
BEAUJOLAIS PICKLE – brother of Branston, Gin Palace Proprietor
QUEEN VICTORIA – Monarch of the Realm
HRH's ATTENDANT – possibly Gillie Brown of Balmoral
NAPOLEON BEDLAM – Keeper of the Madhouse at Peckham
GROVEL – a waiter at the Gin Emporium
GILBERT – an AGA (aged gin addict)
The OPERATOR of the Pastriacci Pie-making Machine Mark III
A HECKLER – who meets with a fitting end
A young and pretty PICKPOCKET
A bored NEWSBOY
and numerous MADHOUSE KEEPERS and INMATES, NEWSBOYS, GHOSTS, CITIZENS of London, short POLICEMEN and two VICTIMS... from the audience!

There are thirteen principal roles and the opportunity for a very large chorus, if required. Minimum chorus of six. Many of the roles are not gender specific.

There are thirteen principal roles and the opportunity for a very large chorus, if required. Minimum chorus of six. Many of the roles are not gender specific.

  • Time Period Victorian (British and American)
  • Setting

    Victorian London

  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

  • Musical Style Pop/Rock
  • Vocal DemandsEasy
  • Orchestra Size Piano Only
  • Chorus Size Medium

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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