Sweeney Todd Shock 'n' Roll Show, The
- Full Length Musical, Comedy, Drama, 19th Century, Victorian (British and American)
- 10M, 3F, 20M or F
- ISBN: 9780573180309
Billy and Tommy encounter the Demon Barber and his murderous accomplice Mrs. Lovett.
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Description
- Full Length Musical
- Comedy, Drama
- 120 minutes
- Time Period: 19th Century, Victorian (British and American)
- Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
- Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
- Cautions: No Special Cautions
- Performance Group:
- High School/Secondary
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!
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!
Premiere Production:
Sweeney Tood was first presented at Alsop Comprehensive School, Liverpool in January, 1979.
Characters
- Casting: 10M, 3F, 20M or F
- Casting Attributes: Ensemble cast, Flexible casting, Room for Extras, Features Teens, Expandable casting
- Casting Notes: 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.
- Chorus Size: Medium
TOBIAS STOUTHEART - 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 Place Proprietor
QUEEN VICTORIA - monarch of the realm
HRH'S ATTENDANT - possibly Gillie Brown of Balmoral
NAPOLEON BEDLAM - keeper of the madhouse at Peckham
GROVEL - waiter at the Gin Emporium
GILBERT - an AGA (aged gin addict)
THE OPPERATOR 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, INMATES, NEWSBOYS, GHOSTS, CITIZENS OF LONDON, SHORT POLICEMENT AND TWO VICTIMS (from the audience)
