The delightfully dark and deliciously twisted musical tells the story of a young person who just wants to be seen and loved. And of a carnivorous plant.
Featuring music by Alan Menken, world-renowned for Disney classics such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, the musical serves up dark camp humour, iconic songs, and razor-sharp social satire.
On the run-down streets of Skid Row, the shy florist’s assistant Seymour dreams of a better life, of his co-worker Audrey, and above all of finally being noticed. When he discovers a strange carnivorous plant, both business and romance begin to flourish. He gains the love and recognition he has always longed for – as long as he keeps feeding Audrey II with human blood. But the plant wants more, and as Seymour’s success grows, the boundaries of what he is willing to sacrifice begin to shift. At what cost? And where do you draw the line? In a world where we are expected to stand out, perform, and succeed, Seymour’s pursuit of success feels disturbingly relevant.
Little Shop of Horrors is anything but a traditional musical. That is precisely why it has become a beloved cult classic, featuring unforgettable songs such as Skid Row (Downtown), Suddenly, Seymour, and Feed Me (Git It!).
Whether you’re a devoted fan or making your very first visit to Åbo Svenska Teater’s Skid Row, you’re in for a dark, hilarious, and irresistibly entertaining horror musical packed with outrageously good songs!
Directed by Emilia Nyman, conductor Tony Sikström.
Intimate partner violence, references to self-harm behaviour, a dentist scene, disturbing images, and a man-eating plant.
Book and lyrics by
HOWARD ASHMAN
Music by
ALAN MENKEN
Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith
Originally Produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director)
Originally Produced at the Orpheum Theatre NY by the WPA Theatre
Little shop of horrors was originally directed by Howard Ashman with musical staging by Edie Cowan
Vocal arrangements by Robert Billig
Orchestrations by Robby Merkin
by arrangement with Nordic Drama Corner and Nordiska ApS
