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    …the show was written by Hugh Wheeler. Set in 19th century London, it follows the story of a barber whose quest for vengeance on a judge who unjustly imprisoned him and ruined his family descends into a relentless, indiscriminate killing spree. Incorporating elements of Grand Guignol, melodrama, romance, and social…

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    …the show was written by Hugh Wheeler. Set in 19th century London, it follows the story of a barber whose quest for vengeance on a judge who unjustly imprisoned him and ruined his family descends into a relentless, indiscriminate killing spree. Incorporating elements of Grand Guignol, melodrama, romance, and social…

    Read More