When shy shop assistant Seymour discovers a mysterious carnivorous plant, business starts booming and romance finally begins to blossom. Fame, fortune and love suddenly seem within reach. But the plant wants more than water and care – it feeds on human blood, and its appetite keeps growing…
In the role of the timid florist Seymour, we see ÅST’s Samuel Karlsson. Seymour’s secret love and colleague Audrey is played by Saga Sarkola, shop owner Mr Mushnik is portrayed by Jerry Wahlforss, and the man-eating plant Audrey II is given voice and personality by Julia Korander.
The twisted dentist Orin, who also happens to be Audrey’s boyfriend, is played by Peter Kanerva. On stage, there’s also a commenting chorus trio who drives the story forward: Crystal, Chiffon, and Ronnette. These roles are performed by Johanna Kylberg, Amanda Lindgren, and Daniela Franzell.
Also appearing are Heidi Kiviharju, Vera Lillqvist, Kira-Emmi Pohtokari, Ingemar Raukola, and Pontus Simm.
Directed by Emilia Nyman, conductor Tony Sikström.
A cult musical phenomenon packed with outrageous comedy and unforgettable songs, blending crazy humor with sharp social satire that mirrors today’s obsession with money, status and the constant hunger for validation. Perhaps the most well-known version is the 1986 musical film The Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Frank Oz. At Åbo Svenska Teater, it was a crowd favorite when it was staged in 1990.