Little Shop of Horrors musical has well and truly taken Ipswich by storm at the New Wolsey Theatre.
This mean green monster has got the people of Suffolk turning up in their hundreds to see this fabulously funny musical.
The Broadway and West End hit is currently touring and is a co-production by New Wolsey Theatre, Bolton Octagon Theatre, Theatre By The Lake and Hull Truck Theatre.
I wasn’t aware of the storyline, so I went into the theatre completely blind as to what was going to happen, which I think was the best surprise! I was blown away by the wonderfully talented cast, the singing, the jokes and the rock and roll!
People of all ages were at the theatre ready to be entertained by flower shop assistant Seymour and his antics in Skid Row, New York.
The musical starts at Mushniks flower shop, where they are down on their luck and face closure.
Until Seymour discovers a carnivorous plant which attracts large crowds and interest from the press. Seymour names his plant Audrey 2 after the girl he wants to be with, Audrey who also works at the shop.
As the musical continues lots of hilarious and spooky things start to unfold, accompanied by catchy songs.
The plot was hilarious and very different from anything I’ve seen before, and I think it caters for all age groups.
I am an annual Wolsey Theatre Christmas pantomime goer which is always great fun and this production lived up to the same high standards. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for new shows coming to the Wolsey Theatre.
After being blown away by a truly weird and wonderful musical, it’s safe to say I will never look at a venus fly trap in the same way again.
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