Psycho plant back on the rampage
Florists - 25/09/2006 16:21:49
The story of a nerdy florist and a psychopathic plant is to make a comeback to the stage, according to reports.
Little Shop of Horrors is set to return to the London theatre scene at the Southwark-based Menier Chocolate Factory.
Based on 1950s science fiction B-movies, the 1986 film achieved cult status and starred a host of comedy talent from Steve Martin and James Belushi to Rick Moranis, who starred as nerdy florist Seymour in the film.
The new stage production is set to star a host of British acting talent, including Sheridan Smith, Paul Keating, Barry James, Jasper Britton and Mike McShane.
Audiences will be able to catch Ms Smith as Audrey with Paul Keating, famous for his role in the Pet Shop Boys' musical Closer to Heaven, playing a the modern day Seymour.
London's theatregoing crowd can catch the Little Shop of Horrors production at the Menier Chocolate Factory theatre from 17th November 2006 to 25th February 2007.
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