Sweeney Todd revival casts its Demon Barber

The new revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has announced lead casting.

The multi-award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler follows a barber hell-bent on revenge.

It was announced as part of a whopper new season from Birmingham Rep. Find out more about other shows on offer here.

Sweeney Todd will be directed by the Rep’s artistic director Joe Murphy and feature design by Elin Steele.

Set to star will be Ramin Karimloo, taking on the role of the tortured Barber. He said today: “I’ve long known there would be a time and a place to step into the world of Stephen Sondheim and to explore the complexity of Benjamin Barker.

“After meeting with Joe Murphy and the team at Birmingham Rep, it was immediately clear this was the right moment and the right company to take that journey with.”

The revival will play across the summer from 4 July to 9 August 2026.

Further casting and creative team are to be confirmed.