Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street or The String of Pearls: The 1862 Melodrama (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798305732801)

Experience Sweeney Todd's razor-sharp terror as London audiences did over a century and a half ago.

Delve into the grim intrigue of nineteenth-century London with this newly published edition of the play Sweeney Todd the Barber of Fleet Street; or, The String of Pearls, adapted by Fred. Hazelton. First produced at the Bower Theatre in 1862, this riveting melodrama takes readers on a journey into the heart of Victorian sensationalism.

Building on the scandalous penny dreadful The String of Pearls, Hazelton's adaptation captures all the horror, suspense, and dark wit that made Sweeney Todd a lasting legend. From the infamous trapdoor barber's chair to Mrs. Lovett's unnervingly popular pies, the story's gruesome twists and fiendish humor maintain their hold over audiences, both then and now.

This edition invites modern readers and theatre enthusiasts alike to encounter Sweeney Todd in his original, gaslit setting. Whether you are an aficionado of Victorian crime stories, a student of theatre history, or simply a fan of chilling tales, this faithful rendition of the 1862 production will leave you both enthralled and unsettled.

Unlock the story that has haunted and thrilled audiences for over 150 years.


Author: Fred Hazelton
ISBN-13: 9798305732801
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 01/03/2025
Pages: 62
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d