The staging by Elin Steele really does encapsulate the dark nature of the story with dramatic lighting by Rory Beaton which made your heart beat just that bit faster each time the mood changed. The use of a platform throughout the show which moved up and down added another layer to the production and made great use of the space.

Ramin Karimloo takes on the role of Sweeney Todd and was able to bring that brooding, slightly unhinged character to life. Every musical moment by Karimloo was completely mesmerising, leaving you feeling drawn in to his plight and ultimately his demise with even more dramatic effect. Karimloo is a performer able to command a stage with ease, not mentioning his strong and polished vocals which suited Sondheim’s writing style perfectly. His on stage relationship with Meow Meow as Mrs Lovett left me purring with delight as the much needed comedic moments captured the audience and raised many smiles. Meow Meow absolutely owned her performance as the larger than life Mrs Lovett. Played with a beautiful camp edge, this portrayal was perfectly thought through and every moment on stage was spectacular. My personal highlight from the show was ‘A Little Priest’ as both Karimloo and Meow Meow leant into their characters with flair and provided a faultless performance.