The new production of the musical has its first performance in Manchester this evening (25th September).
First look images for Carrie-Anne Ingrouille’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, which will run at The Hope Mill Theatre until the 28th November.
The cast for the production includes: Maisie Smith as Audrey, Michael Starke as Mr Mushnik, Jed Berry as Seymour, Marcus Ayton as the voice of Audrey II and Benjamin Yates as Orin Scrivello, the Dentist.
They are joined by Kai Cameron-Jay, Ella Howlett, Rio Maye, Psalms-Nissi Myers-Reid, Joseph Peacock, Nathen Scott and Gabrielle Davina Smith. Puppeteers are Julia Frost, Christopher Dobson and Imogen Khan.
Audrey II is brought to life through four specially commissioned puppets created by Robert Allsopp, with set and costume design by Morgan Large.
Little Shop of Horrors features music by Alan Menken and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman. It follows the story of a shy flower shop assistant Seymour, whose discovery of a strange and unusual plant promises a way out of Skid Row. But fame and fortune come at a price, as the plant’s appetite takes a terrifying turn.
The production is produced by Thomas Hopkins Productions and SAMS Entertainment, in association with Hope Mill Theatre.
After its run in Manchester, the show will then head to Liverpool’s Playhouse Theatre from the 3rd December until the 9th January.
To book tickets for the Manchester run visit: https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/little-shop-of-horrors/