Sweeney Todd at the Adelphi Theatre, London Following sell-out success at Chichester Festival Theatre, Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production of Sweeney Toddtransfers to London's West End for a limited season from 10 March 2012. Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Toddstars distinguished musical performer Michael Ballas the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street & Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Stauntonas the devoted Mrs Lovett. Set amongst London's seedy side streets & laced with Sondheim's characteristically brilliant wit & dark humour, the musical depicts Sweeney Todd's savage quest for justice & retribution after years of false imprisonment. Aided & abetted by the pie-shop owner, Mrs Lovett, he sets out to avenge the wrongs done to him & his family. Combining a brutal sensibility with elements of English music hall, the production offers a fascinating portrait of a man driven to madness by injustice.* Please Note: suitable for ages 12+