Sweeney Todd
Horror-filled Broadway classic back at the Opera
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DATES:December 13 - February 10
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LANGUAGE:English, Swedish surtitles
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:3 hrs
»Experiencing Michael Cavanagh’s solid, measured and sonorous staging at the Royal Swedish Opera is a joy, « wrote Dagens Nyheter after the premiere in 2023 of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Sweeney Todd.
When the embittered Sweeney Todd hears that his wife has died, he takes up his old profession as a barber – with the aim of murdering all hateful people who cross his path. By way of assistance he has Mrs. Lovett, who bakes meat pies to a recipe that is the stuff of nightmares.
»Experiencing Michael Cavanagh’s solid, measured and sonorous staging at the Royal Swedish Opera is a joy, « wrote Dagens Nyheter after the premiere in 2023 of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Sweeney Todd. The sold out production is now making an eagerly awaited comeback.
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Act I
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Intermission
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Act II
Introductions
Ahead of all performances on the main stage a free introduction to the piece for tickets holders takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
Performance images
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Sweeney Todd at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024-2025 -
Sweeney Todd at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024-2025 -
Sweeney Todd at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024-2025 -
Sweeney Todd at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024-2025 -
Sweeney Todd at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024-2025 -
Sweeney Todd at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024-2025
Sweeney Todd - trailer
Stephen Sondheims horrific musical Sweeney Todd premiered at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2023 - finally back again.
Sweeney Todd - trailer
Sweeney Todd - behind the scenes
Take a look behind the scenes and at the rehearsals for Sweeney Todd with director Michael Cavanagh and costume designer Lena Lindgren. Sweeney Todd - behind the scenes
Sweeney Todd - testimonials
The dress rehearsal of Sweeney Todd was a really stylish evening where the audience got to dress up on the theme "19th century London". Here are some testimonials from the visitors; they talk about their experience, their outfits and the performance! Sweeney Todd - testimonials
Sweeney Todd - playlist
Curious about Sweeney Todd? Discover our Spotify playlist Sweeney Todd - playlist-
Cast
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Music & creatives
MUSIC & LYRICS Stephen Sondheim
LIBRETTO Hugh Wheeler, after Christopher Bond
CONDUCTOR David Björkman
DIRECTOR Michael Cavanagh
SCENOGRAPHER Magdalena Åberg
COSTUME, MAKE-UP DESIGNER & CROSS HATCHING Lena Lindgren
LIGHTING DESIGNER Linus Fellbom
AUDIO DESIGNER Avgoustos Psillas
CHOREOGRAPHER Joakim Stephenson
DRAMATURGE Katarina Aronsson
Cast subject to change.
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Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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