Little Shop of Horrors to transfer to the Ambassadors

Little Shop of Horrors to transfer to the Ambassadors

Little Shop of Horrors, will transfer from the Duke of York's Theatre (closing 23 June 2007) to the Ambassadors Theatre 27 June, and extends its booking period to 3 Nov 2007.

This production started life at the Menier Chocolate Factory (17 Nov 2006 - 25 Feb 2007) before transferring to the Duke of York's Theatre opening 12 March 2007, following previews from 6 March, where is received mostly good notices from the popular press: MADDY COSTA for THE GUARDIAN says, "A charming production." CHARLES SPENCER for THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, "I can't see how anyone could fail to have a good time at Matthew White's exuberant show." NICHOLAS DE JONGH for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "Now, in the West End, Matthew White's production strikes many witless, dull and gross notes."

The show has book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken.

Directed by Matthew White, the cast remains unchanged for its transfer: Sheridan Smith (Audrey), Paul Keating (Seymour), Barry James (Mushnik), Alistair McGowan, Jenny Fitzpatrick, Katie Kerr, Melitsa Nicola, Matthew Eames

It has designs and costumes by David Farley, choreography by Lynne Page, lighting by Paul Anderson, musical supervision by Caroline Humphris and sound design by Gareth Owen.

Down and out Skid Row floral assistant Seymour becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon 'Audrey II' grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore offering him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite... but as Audrey II's hungry demands increase, all that Seymour holds dear is threatened as the plant's sinister agenda for global domination is revealed....

It is produced in the West End by David Babani for Chocolate Factory Productions, Bob Boyett, the Frankel/Baruch/Viertel/Routh Group and Stephanie McClelland.