The newest production of Judy Russell Presents, a collaboration with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra (PGSO), slices ever upwards with the sardonic tale of London UK beautician Sweeney Todd. A gothic, comedic, musical thriller replete with litres of fake blood. This time, between the hair clippings and bloody meat pies, the entire orchestra is pulled onto the stage of Prince George’s Vanier Hall. It’s unlikely that Prince George has ever seen a stage so densely saturated with talent.
Judy Russell chats with us to deliver the baked goods on this first time achievement, and describes pushing the stage’s boundaries up to the razor’s edge. This flash-in-a-pan performance runs one weekend only.
For a story where wrongdoers receive retribution, witness the melodic comedy thriller of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Vanier Hall. November 15th to 17th, with a Sunday matinee. Tickets at PGSO.com.