FEEL THE CHILLS AT TEATRU MANOEL’S
SWEENEY TODD S we e n ey Tod d : Th e De m on B a r b e r o f F le e t S t re e t w ill b e p e r f o r m e d a t Te a t r u Man oe l on 1 7 , 1 8 , 1 9 , 2 0 , 2 1 , 2 2 Ju ly 2 0 2 2 a t 8 p m, o n 2 3 July a t 3 p m a n d 8 p m , a nd on 2 4 Ju ly a t 3 p m a n d 8 p m
Preparations for Teatru Manoel’s musical production of Sweeney
believable, their barbaric deeds capture the imagination and make
Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street are in full swing at Malta’s
for a story that is as gripping as it is blood-curdling. This is one
famed national theatre. With opening night a few weeks away and
that horror enthusiasts simply cannot miss!
temperatures on the rise, here are five reasons to get excited about the chilling theatrical highlight of the season. IT’S A FIRST!
TERRIFIC TALENT An extraordinary team has been hard at work to bring audiences an unforgettable theatrical experience. At the helm of the
Not only is this the first time that Sweeney Todd is being
production are Lucienne Camilleri and Ryan Paul Abela, rising to
performed in Malta, but it is the first ever in-house musical to
the occasion as director and music director, respectively. Bringing
be produced by Teatru Manoel itself. And what a first it will be!
the devious protagonists to life and leading a strong all-singing
With a performance of this calibre and at 290 years young, Teatru
cast, Roger Tirazona and Kateriana Fenech star as the bloodthirsty
Manoel is still making history. Who wouldn’t love to be a part of it?
Sweeney and Mrs Lovett.
THE HIT MUSICAL ITSELF
THE STUNNING THEATRE
Based on the 1973 play by Christopher Bond and the book by
It doesn’t get much further from Malta’s sweltering heat than cold
Hugh Wheeler, Sweeney Todd premiered on Broadway in 1979,
Victorian London. And no other venue works as well to engross
garnering critical acclaim and winning several awards. Teatru
audiences in a far-removed gothic horror musical. Enveloped by
Manoel’s adaptation of the masterpiece will be a fitting tribute
the plush intimate interiors of a theatre that historically predates
to composer Stephen Sondheim – the musical theatre giant who
the story, audiences soon enter Sweeney’s wicked world. And
passed away last November.
thanks to newly installed climate control, the blazing July sun will quickly be forgotten in the blissfully cool premises!
THE ESCAPIST HORROR
Audience members must be aged 12 and above. Tickets can be
Sweeney Todd is the grisly tale of a wronged-man-turned-serial-
booked via email on bookings@teatrumanoel.mt, by telephone on
killer and his partner in crime – the vile Mrs Lovett. Extreme yet
(+356) 21246389 or online at www.teatrumanoel.mt. OH MY MALTA
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