This re-designed, re-invented production
of Sweeney Todd centres around Toby, after he kills Sweeney, and takes place in
an insane asylum, where Toby recounts the story, using his fellow inmates and
other members of the asylum to re-tell his history.
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| Sixteen inmates at a Victorian Mental Asylum act out the act out the story of Sweeney Todd |
This re-invented story also brings along
a re-invented design, with a simple, minimalistic set design. A dirty washed,
white brick wall and white tiled flooring is what makes up the
entire set. This simple layout relates to the Insane Asylum setting, but also
allows for the many scenes to be depicted, in a past and present setting. In addition, in the opening shows, there was
an up-close viewing of Toby in the lobby of the theatre; where the audience
were held until right before the curtain goes up, this allows them to experience
the character being led to the stage in a straight jacket.
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| Every character is mental in some way and this is what drives the story forward |
This kind of reinvention exposes the
audience to something new and a risky artistic move that was never thought
possible. It
allows the audience to be intrigued and curious and to experience true
theatrical artistry.
What
is more is that it asks the question – what if you strip back the fancy chair
and gore and bring to light the psychological drama ?
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| Simplistic props used to depict certain scenes |
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