Ben Mingay (Sweeney Todd) - Sweeney Todd

from Let Me Entertain You · host Elizabeth Partridge

Ben Mingay (Shrek, Carousel, An Officer and a Gentleman) stars in the title role of Sweeney Todd in Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller, 'Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street', a co-production with Victorian Opera and New Zealand Opera. The production will finish the final leg it's five year extensive NZ/AUS tour at the Sydney Opera House. Ben also stars as Jim in the popular ABC television show 'Frayed' and as a fan of the show, I had to ask about a season 3 return. Hear more about Ben's Sweeney backstory, magic of a Sondheim score and more about this fan favourite musical. Tickets: Sydney Opera House Watch performances: ~ First look at rehearsals ~ Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) with cast ~ 'My Friends' (as Sweeney) with Antoinette Halloran (Mrs Lovett) ~ 'God, that's good', Sweeney Todd ~ Opening Night curtain call, Sweeney Todd, Sydney Opera House ~ 'This Is Our Story' Ben Mingay (as Shrek) and cast ~ 'Frayed' television series (ABC iview) ~ watch full video interview (with performances) Follow: Ben Mingay Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

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Ben Mingay (Shrek, Carousel, An Officer and a Gentleman) stars in the title role of Sweeney Todd in Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller, 'Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street', a co-production with Victorian Opera and New Zealand Opera. The production will finish the final leg it's five year extensive NZ/AUS tour at the Sydney Opera House. Ben also stars as Jim in the popular ABC television show 'Frayed' and as a fan of the show, I had to ask about a season 3 return. Hear more about Ben's Sweeney backstory, magic of a Sondheim score and more about this fan favourite musical. Tickets: Sydney Opera House Watch performances:~ First look at rehearsals~ Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) with cast~ 'My Friends' (as Sweeney) with Antoinette Halloran (Mrs Lovett)~ 'God, that's good', Sweeney Todd~ Opening Night curtain call, Sweeney Todd, Sydney Opera House~ 'This Is Our Story' Ben Mingay (as Shrek) and cast~ 'Frayed' television series (ABC iview)~ watch full video interview (with performances)Follow:Ben MingayLet Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

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