Sunshine Coast residents will soon be treated by the smash broadway musical, Little Shop of Horrors being brought to the Sunshine Coast this April.
The cult classic about a flesh eating plant is being presented as part of the Anywhere Festival.
The premise of the annual event is to bring shows to anywhere but a traditional theatre space. From pools, to mazes, bookshops and even the bathrooms at a pub, the festival has seen truly unique settings for its shows and Little Shop of Horrors is no exception.
With both a Sunshine Coast and a Brisbane season, the show is being staged at Montessori International College’s, open air, Roundhouse and at EC Venue respectively.
Co-producer Marina de Jager said, “We’re excited to bring this incredible show to life and showcase the exceptional talent that Sunshine Coast has to offer.
“We’ve got dancers, singers, actors, not to mention the five puppets that play Audrey II – the flesh eating plant, so there’s a lot happening on stage.”
Award-winning director, Riley Cope has loved growing his craft in this reimagined production.
“It’s great to give this classic musical a fresh spin as part of the Anywhere Festival.”
Telling the story of bumbling yet lovable shop assistant Seymor who pines after coworker Audrey, during a total eclipse Seymour discovers an unusual plant who he names Audrey II, which only feeds on human blood and, as time passes, Audrey II gets more demanding and asks for human flesh.
Set in 1960s’ New York, the show is filled with famous showstoppers such as Downtown, Suddenly Seymour and Somewhere That’s Green.
This quirky tale is a feast to the eyes with dazzling costumes, props and perhaps most famously – the growing puppet plant that is Audrey II.
To find out more about the season, book tickets or read more about the team bringing Little Shop to life visit anywhere.is/event/littleshopofhorrors-sunshinecoast/2022-04-29/
