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Christopher Bond

Born April 19, 1945 · Sussex, England, UK (age 81)

Christopher Godfrey Bond (born 19 April 1945) is a British actor, playwright and theatre director whose 1970 retelling of the Victorian tale Sweeney Todd formed the basis of Stephen Sondheim's musical of the same name, with book by Hugh Wheeler. He wrote this while he was resident dramatist at Victoria Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent (1970–71). Bond served as artistic director of the Everyman Theatre, Li…

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – In Concert with the New York PhilharmonicSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – In Concert with the New York Philharmonic · 2014
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – In Concert with the New York Philharmonic
★ 8.12014
MovieMusicDrama
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession. (Filmed live at the Lincoln Center with the New York Philharmonic from March 5–8, 2014.)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a MusicalSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical · 1980
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical
★ 9.01980
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Opening with the first day of rehearsals of the London production of "Sweeney Todd", this ninety-minute documentary focuses on the rehearsal process with the musical's director, composer and actors.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street · 1982
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
★ 8.21982
MovieMusicDrama
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street · 1995
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
★ 10.01995
MovieHorrorThriller
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street · 2008
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2008
MovieTV MovieHorror
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.

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