THINGS are set to get incredibly wild as the story of a man-eating plant comes to South Hill Park this week.
Members of the East Berkshire Operatic Society (EBOS) are polishing their shears ahead of their performance of Little Shop of Horrors, which tells the story of the exotic plant which needs human flesh to survive.
Set in a seedy New York neighbourhood known as ‘Skid Row, struggling florist Seymour (to be played by Niven Willett) and his colleague, and object of his affection, Audrey (Jennie Leopold) try to make more money by displaying a strange plant he bought from a Chinese flower shop during a solar eclipse. The plant, which he dubs Audrey II, starts to attract attention and customers into the shop, but when Seymour accidentally pricks his finger he realises that Audrey II needs blood to survive. The plant begins to grow rapidly and starts talking to Seymour, demanding more blood than he gave deliver, and the plot takes a murderous turn. Will Seymour give in to the plant’s demands, or is it too high a price to pay for fame and fortune? And will he ever declare his love for Audrey?
Based on the cult 1986 film starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin and Bill Murray, the stage version has a twist at the end which fans of the film may not see coming. This comedy musical will guarantee to have you rolling in the aisles, but whatever you do, don’t feed the plants!
Little Shop of Horrors is at The Wilde Theatre at South Hill Park from Tuesday, May 10 to Saturday, May 14 at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets start from £16. To book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk/events/little-shop-of-horrors or call the Box Office on 01344 484 123.
