Tag Archives: Stephen Sondheim

Marvellously barber-ous Ball: Sweeney Todd at the Adelphi Theatre

Saturday 11th March 2012, evening (first preview) In a recent interview with the BBC, Stephen Sondheim described his operetta ‘Sweeney Todd’ as a ‘Love Letter to London’.   Perhaps he doesn’t realise that in this country sending love letters like that … Continue reading

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The long and winding Road Show: Menier Chocolate Factory fails to strike Sondheim gold

21st August 2011 ‘Road Show’ has been described as ‘Sondheim’s latest musical’ in the publicity material.  How recent does a piece of work need to be before it can be described as ‘latest’, we wonder?  ‘Road Show’ dates from 2008, … Continue reading

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In Good ‘Company’ at the Southwark Playhouse

Running until the 12th March 2011 We were glad to see this revival of a Sondheim classic – advertised as the first major revival in 15 years.  Having only heard some of the songs in isolation and with a vague … Continue reading

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