Thomas Hopkins & SAMS Entertainment
present:
“★★★★★ Outrageously funny”
“★★★★★ Utterly joyously wonderful”
“★★★★★ Pure delight ”
Something strange is growing in Manchester—and audiences and critics are hungry for more.
Thomas Hopkins Productions and SAMS Entertainment present the critically acclaimed revival of Little Shop of Horrors, now playing at Hope Mill Theatre ahead of a festive season at Liverpool Playhouse. Following two weeks of sold-out previews, the production opened to a host of five-star reviews, with WhatsOnStage declaring it “wickedly funny.”
Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, the choreographer of SIX, this deliciously dark musical brings together razor-sharp comedy, spectacular puppetry and Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s irresistible score, featuring “Suddenly Seymour,” “Somewhere That’s Green” and “Feed Me.”
On Skid Row, shy flower shop assistant Seymour discovers a strange and unusual plant that promises everything he’s ever wanted: success, a way out, and a chance at love with his co-worker Audrey. There’s just one problem. This plant has a taste for blood—and an appetite that keeps on growing.
Maisie Smith stars as Audrey in Manchester, with Jessie Elland taking over for the Liverpool season. They join Jed Berry as Seymour, Michael Starke as Mr. Mushnik, Benjamin Yates as the sadistic dentist Orin Scrivello, and Marcus Ayton as the voice of Audrey II. Psalms-Nissi Myers-Reid, Gabrielle Davina Smith and Rio Maye bring powerhouse harmonies and attitude to Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon.
The production features set and costume design by Morgan Large, specially commissioned Audrey II puppets created by Robert Allsopp, musical supervision and arrangements by Paul Schofield, lighting design by Rory Beaton, sound design by Kelsh Buckman-Drage, and casting by Rob Kelly.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic 1986 film, this revival gives a beloved musical a monstrous new lease of life.