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Rhydian comes to the New Theatre, Cardiff, in Little Shop of Horrors |
A charming, kooky and hilarious musical cult classicLittle Shop of Horrors at the New Theatre Welsh favourite Rhydian Roberts stars in this new production of 1950s sci-fi spoof, Little Shop of Horrors, one of the longest running off-Broadway shows of all time. This critically acclaimed musical comes to the New Theatre from Monday 3 – Saturday 8 October 2016. Seymour Krelborn becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers a strange and exotic plant, which he names Audrey Two to impress Audrey, the glamorous colleague that he’s secretly in love with. Seymour discovers that Audrey Two needs more than just plant food to survive, and it grows into a foul-mouthed, bad-tempered carnivore whose voracious appetite becomes increasingly difficult to satisfy. As well as it’s long run in New York, Little Shop of Horrors was also adapted into a movie in 1986, starring comedy legends Rick Moranis and Steve Martin, with cameos from stars including James Belushi, John Candy, Christopher Guest and Bill Murray. Rhydian, who plays sadistic dentist Orin Scrivello in the show, first rose to fame on ITV’s The X Factor, since which he has sold millions of albums worldwide, released six studio albums and performed alongside some of the music industry’s biggest names. His musical theatre credits include Grease, We Will Rock You, The War of the Worlds, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Rocky Horror Show. Music for the show was composed by the legendary Alan Menken, best known for his Disney film scores. He won two Academy Awards each for his scores for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Pocohantas. As well as Little Shop of Horrors, he is also famed for other stage hits like A Christmas Carol and Sister Act. Little Shop of Horrors is at the New Theatre on Monday 3 – Saturday 8 October 2016. Tickets are on sale now from £10.00 – £37.00*. For further details about the show or to book tickets visit www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call the Box Office on (029) 2087 8889. *Bookings are subject to a Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply). Little Shop of Horrors New Theatre, Cardiff Monday 3 – Saturday 8 October 2016 Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm Tickets: £10.00 - £37.00 Box Office: 029 2087 8889 Book Online: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk For further details, electronic images and interviews contact: Jafar Iqbal, Marketing Department Tel: 029 2087 8797 E– mail: jafar.iqbal@cardiff.gov.uk |
| Cardiff New Theatre web site: http://www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/ |
| Jafar Iqbal e-mail: mailto:jafar.iqbal@cardiff.gov.uk |
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 |
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