The complex and troubled female characters that take centre stage in Stephen Sondheim's musicals.
As part of our series on Sondheim’s women, Judi Herman has been talking to musical theatre experts and some of Stephen Sondheim's leading ladies to find out more about the influences behind his most interesting characters.
Into the Woods runs at the Royal Opera House Linbury Studio from 14th - 30th June Sweeney Todd opens the refurbished Festival Hall with semi-staged concert performances 5th - 7th July