SWEENEY TODD Extends Jo'Burg Season at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre Due to Public Demand

The Pieter and KickstArt presentation of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's iconic musical thriller SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre has been extended to 13 December. The production is directed by Steven Stead, with musical direction by Rowan Bakker, scenic design by Greg King, costume design by Neil Stuart Harris and lighting is by Tina le Roux.

Featuring sublime theatrics, a thrilling, chilling story, suspense, passion, deliciously dark humour, and a score and lyrics that have taken on iconic status, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET tells the outlandish tale of urban legend, Sweeney Todd, who famously murdered his clients in his barber chair, whereafter his wacky neighbour and partner in crime, Mrs Lovett, turned them into much sought after meat pies. Set in 19th century England, SWEENEY TODD looks at what drives a man to this sort of extreme revenge and obsession, and considers what tragedy lies in his dark and mysterious past. This gripping musical features the classic songs "Pretty Women", "Johanna,", "Not While I'm Around", "By the Sea", "A Little Priest" and "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd".

SWEENEY TODD won both the Tony Award and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical when it was first produced, and adapted for film by Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter, Alan Rickman and Sacha Baron Cohen. Cameron Mackintosh has called Sondheim "possibly the greatest lyricist ever".

SWEENEY TODD features an all-star South African cast lead by Jonathan Roxmouth & Charon Williams-Ros, alongside Candice van Litsenborgh, Michael Richard, Jaco van Rensburg, Anne Marie Clulow, Adam Pelkowitz, Luciano Zuppa, Wesley Swain Lauder, Cameron Botha, Pauline du Plessis, Sanli Jooste, Claire Simonis, Megan Rigby, Schoeman Smit and Earl Gregory.

Johannesburg audiences are urged to book early for this ultimate musical theatre treat, now extended until 13 December at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre prior to a Cape Tape town transfer. Tickets cost R100 - R350, with performances taking place on Wednesdays through Sundays. Booking is through Computicket (011 340 8000) or through the theatre's box office on 011 511 1818.