Sweeney Todd Rare 1980 South Bank Show Doc-London Cast 5/10

This is from a Rare Southbank Show Special documentary.I don't know if it ever aired.It was made to precede the arrival of the first ever British production of ST in 1980-81.The highlights are large sections of Stephen Sondheim himself discussing the writing of the show from the piano at his home.He details and plays many of the numbers from the score!The Original Director Hal Prince is Featured throughout as well.The London Sweeney is Denis Quilley,and Mrs.Lovett is Played by Sheila Hancock.The Playwright Christopher Bond is also on hand.Enjoy.

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• Sweeney
• Todd
• Epiphany
• Johnny
• Depp
• Tim
• Burton
• Stephen
• Sondheim

[nolubay]

See part six above in video responses

[yumichan89]

I never realized how in depth Sondheim got into this song. He's just a brilliant composer.

[1037pm]

I LOVVE this.

Thank you.

[spotoftrouble]

The whole Dies Irae theme throughout is amazing. Literally... This man is a GENIUS!