THE stage is all set for opening night of Horsham Arts Council’s latest show, Little Shop of Horrors, on Saturday.
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Director Debbie Boutcher said she couldn’t wait for the community to experience the show.
“The highlights of the show for me have been working with a dedicated production team, and an enthusiastic and incredible cast,” she said.
“Everyone has gone above and beyond what is usually expected of a cast and team.
“This is due to the main challenge of being time poor for a very intricate musical with all its fabulous harmonies and magnificent puppets.”
Little Shop of Horrors is a cult sci-fi horror musical set to an upbeat and catchy 1960s soundtrack by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.
It follows Seymour Krelborn (Chris Versteegen) – a shy flower shop assistant who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names Audrey II after his fellow shop employee, Audrey (Belinda Elliott).
Rehearsals started in July, with cast and band members attending three rehearsals each week in the lead up to the opening.
“There are 16 musical numbers in the show, and we have a cast of 19 with just as many – if not more – working behind the scenes,” Ms Boutcher said.
“It’s a quirky show with catchy tunes and is very funny. The puppetry is amazing people are sure to have a good laugh.”
Little Shop of Horrors will be performed at the Horsham Town Hall on October 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19 and 20.
Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online.