COMIC JASON MANFORD JOINS SWEENEY TODD
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Temporarily joining the cast of [**Sweeney Todd**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/254/Sweeney-Todd-tickets.aspx) this summer at the [**Adelphi Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/3/Adelphi-Theatre.aspx) is **Jason Manford**. He will be replacing Robert Burt from 2nd July to 27th July in the role of Pirelli, the Italian Barber.
**Jason Manford** is know for his stand-up comedy and appearances on comedy panel shows such as 8 Out of Ten Cats and The One Show but stated he would like to be in a musical theatre role after singing on the Jonathan Ross show in 2009. Three years later after auditioning for the role his dream is coming true!
The musical directed by stars **Michael Ball** and **Imelda Staunton** and starts previewing this week from 10th March after a hugely successful run at the Chichester Festival last year.
The rest of the cast includes The cast includes: John Bowe, Peter Polycarpou, Robert Burt, Gillian Kirkpatrick, Lucy May Barker, Luke Brady, James McConville, and Simeon Truby. The ensemble includes: Valda Aviks, Will Barratt, Josie Benson, Emily Bull, John Coates, Daniel Graham, Robine Landi, Tim Morgan, Aoife Nally, Adam Pearce, Wendy Somerville, Kerry Washington and Annabelle Williams.
Book [**Sweeney Todd tickets**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/254/Sweeney-Todd-tickets.aspx) online now.
[posted by Louise, 07/03/2012]