LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Theatre hungry Cantabrians will be satiated by the Court Theatre’s rendition of Little Shop of Horrors. 

As one of the most successful musicals of all time, it is the beloved story of hapless florist Seymour who discovers a strange and unique plant, which he names Audrey II, in honour of his sweet co-worker crush. The plant reveals that it can talk and even sing and promises Seymour his heart’s desires – as long as he keeps feeding it…human blood. Featuring a savvy, streetwise trio of singing urchins, a sadistic dentist, and a cantankerous shop owner desperate for retail success, Little Shop of Horrors is a full-blooded, feel-good hit for the summer, and this production is guaranteed to inject some fresh blood into a show you think you know. 

In his Court Theatre debut, director Benjamin Henson is set to bring his unique talents and global experience to the table in a fabulous remake of a classic. Alongside Benjamin, the musical director Richard Marrett, a stalwart of the Court Theatre and renowned within the New Zealand creative industry, is sure to honour the timeless and exciting soundtrack – like the well-known musical hits Down on Skidrow, Feed Me, and Suddenly Seymour. 

Leading the cast in the role of Seymour is a face that many theatre followers in New Zealand will recognise, Rutene Spooner. Rutene has graced the stage in Anything Goes, The Buddy Holly Musical, Grease, Avenue Q, Lacage Aux Folle, Oklahoma, Chicago, Billy Elliot, and many others. Monique Clementson, known for Jesus Christ Superstar and Jersey Boys, plays Audrey, Seymour’s love interest, and Brady Peeti will play Audrey II, the plant with an exceptional appetite. 

Little Shop of Horrors opened on 20 November and runs through to 15 January 2021. 

Just remember. Don’t feed the plants!