Sweeney Todd the Musical | Trailer | HD

Published: Jan. 3, 2012, 6:05 p.m.

b"Starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, this \\u2018wickedly funny\\u2019 (Guardian) production of Stephen Sondheim\\u2019s \\u2018magnificent masterpiece\\u2019 (Evening Standard) is set to thrill West End audiences at the Adelphi Theatre from March.\\n \\nA five star, sell-out smash hit at Chichester Festival Theatre with standing ovations every night, audiences and critics agree \\u2013 this \\u2018mesmerising and enticing\\u2019 (Financial Times) musical is unmissable.\\n\\nLaced with dark humour, dazzling wit and an infectious score, it tells of Sweeney Todd's return to London after years of false imprisonment, and his savage quest for justice and retribution. Aided and abetted by pie-shop owner, Mrs Lovett, he sets out to avenge the wrongs done to him and his family many years before\\u2026\\n\\nDirected by Jonathan Kent and designed by Anthony Ward, Sweeney Todd comes to London for a strictly limited season. Don\\u2019t miss MICHAEL BALL giving \\u2018the performance of his life\\u2019 (Daily Mail) with the \\u2018show stopping\\u2019 IMELDA STAUNTON(Mail on Sunday) in what promises to be the theatrical event of the year.\\n \\nFor tickets visit www.sweeneytoddwestend.com or call 0844 811 0053"