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Event Series Event Series: Victorian Opera: Sweeney Todd

Victorian Opera: Sweeney Todd

September 15 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm

$39 – $180

“And what if none of their souls were saved? They went to their maker impeccably shaved.”

Once, there was a barber who had it all – a happy life, a beautiful wife. But it all ended in a savage act of betrayal. Enter Sweeney Todd, “the demon barber of Fleet Street”.

From the maestro of musical theatre Stephen Sondheim, and the storytelling genius of Hugh Wheeler, comes a gripping tale of tragedy and revenge set in the depths of London. Sweeney Todd poses a suave and perilous figure with his rising desire for vengeance. Alongside the beguiling and eccentric Mrs. Lovett, they hatch a twisted plan – equal parts genius and ghastly. Mrs Lovett’s reputation of serving the best pies in town may be short-lived as Sweeney’s thirst for vengeance teeters on the razor’s edge.

Considered one of the most powerful, dramatic and theatrical horror tales ever set to music, this masterpiece of musical theatre will leave hearts racing and spines tingling long after the final curtain falls.

Age Recommendation: This performance is recommended for ages 12+.

Tactile Tour: Friday 20 September, 6.30pm (before 7.30pm performance)Tactile Tours allow audiences to feel key elements of a performance such as props, the set, and costumes. Tactile Tours are offered on select performances and run prior to the event to enhance the experience.

Audio Described Performance: Friday 20 September, 7.30pm

Audio Description (AD) is a narration that provides detailed information and descriptions of the visual elements of a performance. Audio Description can benefit people who are blind or have low vision. It can also be suitable for people with multisensory or learning disabilities and Autistic people. AD is available on select performances and can be booked online or over the phone. If you would like to use the AD available on specific performances, add a headset to your online booking or request one during a phone booking.

Performance dates & times

Saturday 14 Sep 2:00 PM*, 7:30 PM
Monday 16 Sep 7:30 PM
Tuesday 17 Sep 7:30 PM
Wednesday 18 Sep 7:30 PM
Thursday 19 Sep 7:30 PM
Friday 20 Sep 7:30 PM**
Saturday 21 Sep 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM

*Saturday 14 September, 2pm: Preview performance

**Friday 20 September, 7.30pm: Audio Described performance and pre-show Tactile Tour. See Notes for details.

Running Time 2 hours 45 mins (including interval)

Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse

TICKETS: $39 – $180

Details

Date:
September 15
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Series:
Victorian Opera: Sweeney Todd
Cost:
$39 – $180
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Organiser

Victorian Opera

Venue

Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
100 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia + Google Map
Phone
1300 182 183
View Venue Website

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