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Sondheim: Sweeney Todd

  • Bergen National Opera Grieghallen Norway (map)

The story starts in foggy London, where the innocently convicted Sweeney Todd returns home after having escaped from a lifelong prison sentence in Australia. In search of revenge he teams up with Mrs Lovett, the city's worst pie maker, who lets him keep a barbershop above her meat pie establishment in Fleet Street. Whilst Todd gives his customers a very close shave, people start flocking to Mrs Lovett's shop for some exceedingly delicious meat pies...

The strong cast is led by Americans Michael Mayer and Lester Lynch, with the legendary British soprano Susan Bullock in the role of Mrs Lovett. The rising Bergen star, Caroline Wettergreen, sings Johanna. The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Edvard Grieg Choir are led by conductor Stephen Higgins.

A new production by Bergen National Opera

Staged concert in 2 acts
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes, including a 30 minute break

Earlier Event: November 7
Sondheim: Sweeney Todd
Later Event: November 30
Bach: Christmas Oratorio

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