A new 100-seat fringe theatre is set to launch later this year. The Twickenham Theatre will open in September with an intimate in-house production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd.
The theatre is located just one minute from Twickenham rail station and is served by 12 bus routes as well as free local parking. The Twickenham Theatre is described as "a flexible performance space that will be both a producing and receiving house".
Beginning previews on Wednesday 10th September 2014, Sweeney Todd will be co-produced by Twickenham Theatre producer David Adkin.
Sweeney Todd's director, Derek Anderson, said: “By setting the production in the intimate confines of Twickenham Theatre’s fascinating space with a cast of just nine and some clever staging, we can present Sondheim’s grizzly masterpiece as the claustrophobically close, blood-curdling, musical thriller it truly is; and enable the diabolical intricacy of Sondheim’s lyrics to come to the forefront.”
Twickenham Theatre’s Executive Director, Tony Green, said: “Twickenham has not had any arts and entertainment venues available to production companies for over 250 years. By offering a new dedicated venue for quality theatre and other entertainment we can give locals the opportunity to experience some of the West End on their doorstep - and Londoners a reason to come to Twickenham - we’re only 20-minutes by train from Waterloo!”
With press night set for Tuesday 16th September, Sweeney Todd will run until Saturdy 4th October 2014. Casting to be announced.
Creative Team
Director - Derek Anderson
Musical Supervision and Staging - Tim Jackson
Set Design - Rachel Stone
Costume Design - Olivia Ward
Sound Design - Joel Price
Casting - Anne Vosser
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