by Christopher Bond
1-4 April 1998

Anthony Hope Paul Dodman
Sweeney Todd Geoff Whipp
A Beggar Woman Margaret Pope
Mrs Lovett Jan Stevenson
A Beadle Tony Willmett
Judge Turpin Joe Brooks
Tobias Ragg John Williams
A Balding Man Dave Williams
Alfredo Pirelli Richard Neal
Johanna Carolyn Hewitt
The Watch Martin Matthews
A Prisoner Christian Napier
A Young Stranger Tiffany Kenyon
Eliza Fogg Chrissie Wathen
A Carpenter Simon Jackson
A Greengrocer Daphne Young
A Flower Seller Muriel Brooks
A Milkmaid Rebecca Gunnell
Director Penny Scotford
Musical Director Chris Dowie
Designers Geoff Stone & Fiona McDonald
Lighting Ian Taylor
Costumes Roy Joseph
Barber's Chair Eddie Colton

"Penny Scotford's excellent production is performed in truly melodramatic style, with lashings of humour and pathos, and she is well-served by a first-rate cast" (Daily Echo)