Sweeney Todd Demon Barber of Fleet Street as performed for the CBC.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a dark and atmospheric musical thriller about a vengeful barber who murders his customers and sells their flesh as meat pies. The story is set in 18th century London, where Sweeney Todd (also known as Benjamin Barker) has just returned from 15 years of wrongful imprisonment in Australia. He is determined to get revenge on the corrupt Judge Turpin, who framed him for a crime he didn't commit and raped his wife.Todd sets up a barber shop on Fleet Street, where he uses his straight razor to slit the throats of his unsuspecting customers. Their bodies are then dropped through a trapdoor into the basement below, where Todd's accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, grinds them up and bakes them into meat pies.Todd's murderous spree is driven by his thirst for revenge against Turpin, but he also begins to enjoy the power and control that comes with killing. He becomes increasingly obsessed with his work, and he eventually starts to kill people for no reason other than the thrill of it.Sweeney Todd is a complex and tragic figure. He is a man who has been wronged by the world, and he has turned to violence as a way of coping with his pain and anger. He is also a deeply flawed individual, and his descent into madness is both horrifying and heartbreaking.The musical Sweeney Todd is a masterpiece of dark and suspenseful storytelling. It is a dark and twisted tale of revenge, murder, and madness, but it is also a moving and tragic story about a man who has lost everything. The music is haunting and beautiful, and the performances are simply electrifying.Sweeney Todd is a musical that will stay with you long after you have seen it. It is a powerful and disturbing story that explores the dark side of human nature. It is a must-see for fans of musicals, thrillers, and horror.
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