Description

Carey Blyton’s Sweeney Todd the Barber is a Victorian melodrama designed for narrator, unison chorus, and piano, with optional instrumental parts. It was composed in 1981 and is often described as a “pop-cantata.” The piece is a lighthearted and accessible retelling of the infamous tale of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Its engaging music and dramatic narration make it a popular choice for youth and community performances.