Sweeney Todd
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sherman Theatre · July 2025 RWCMD · Summer Musical
Written by Stephen Sondheim · Director: Josh Seymour · Musical Director: David Laugharne · Choreographer: James Cousins · Set Design: Alona Belkin · Costume Design: Dotty Squib
· Photography: Kirsten McTernan ·
Searching for a contemporary space to hold the tale of Sweeney Todd
Crushing oppression and all-consuming capitalism in the workplace
Under the surface, there is bubbling anger
This image of an industrial furnace and its resemblance to fluorescent lights was a significant visual throughout the design process
different possible spaces, with a significant change through hot, blaring reg light, as the tension rises, and revenge takes control
An endless, nauseating warehouse filled to the brim with parcels and workers shuffling products around the clock, under the watchful eye of a vicious boss.
You are welcome to have a look at the Miro board, which contains more research and reference images we used as part of the creative process of making the show
Working in the model with levels in mind. Refining the structures to the needs of the play, while using existing decks and other pieces from previous shows, to reduce costs and allow a large set for an epic show under a tight budget
Technical drawings drafted in AutoCAD were accompanied by a model box
And 3D rendering of the stage, using VectorWorks
Worked closely with the scenic and construction teams, to achieve the final design
Production Photos
Additional graphics, created throughout the process, to communicate to the various departments the finishes and intentions in props, sets pieces
Director - Josh Seymour
Written by Stephen Sondheim
Choreographer - James Cousins
Fight Director - Kevin McCurdy
Musical Director - David Laugharne
Set designer - Alona Belkin
Costume designer - Dotty Squib
Lighting designer - Daisy Hardwick
Sound designer - Ian Barnard
Stage manager - Rakan Saab
Deputy Stage Manager - Abigail Kitwood
Set design assistant - Yiyun Zhang
Assistant Stage Managers - Holly Davies, Alastair Hill-Weddle, Izze Lewis, Georgie Treharne, Yingru Jenny Shao
Scenic Artists - Lily Leonard, Jazmin Ede, Elizabeth Calvert, Amelia Morton, Ethan Cooper, Faye Li, Islay Sage, Radha Harrison
Costume Assistants - Connor Glennie, Euan McEvoy, Heather Shaw
Scenic Construction - Emma Durand, Ed Rayner, Ed Selwood, Louis Smith, Fran Stewart-Thomas, Tom White
Production Manager - Helen Smith
Production supervisor - Alastair Wilson
Set Design Supervisor - Shane Erickson
Lighting Supervisor - Ceri James
Costume Supervisor - Jenn Jacobs-Evans
Scenic Supervisor - Elizabeth Calvert
Construction Supervisor - Will Goad
All Production Photos by Kirsten Mcternan