Thriller musical Sweeney Todd has already sold out on opening night! Riverlea Theatre, with permission from producers Hamilton Musical Theatre, are delighted to offer Chamber members door sales to Wednesday 15th performance at 7.30pm for just $30 a ticket. Public prices are $42 for adults and $35 concession. Please bring your eftpos card as we are a cashless box office. Applies to door sales only and exclusive to groups that include a Chamber of Waikato member to a maximum of 6 tickets. Bring evidence of your membership to the box office when you arrive between 7pm and 7.15pm.
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world.
After 15 years in exile, Sweeney Todd, an unsettling man with a mysterious past, arrives in a dark and gritty London, hungry for vengeance against the judge who destroyed his life. Todd joins forces with Mrs Lovett, the unhinged proprietress of a failing pie shop, and together they develop a spinetingling plot to exact revenge.
Come on a journey with the talented cast of Hamilton Musical Theatre on Wednesday 15th May into the dark and twisted minds of two of the most notoriously deranged villains of all time. Made famous by Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter, in Tim Burton’s 2007 musical slasher film, that was based on this stage musical.
When the lights go down and the curtain goes up, you won’t dare look away.
Suitable for mature audiences (MA15+). Contains adult themes and violence.
