Little Shop of Horrors

[cassandra_7]

I would like to say, as a huge fan of musicals, and of Little Shop of Horrors in specific, that I agree with every positive thing that has been said about the current production at the Lyceum.

There are no weak points. (other than a lack of Mean Green Mother, but it turns out that's specific to the film and not part of the original stage musical)  The show rocks.  All the performances are awesome.  The American accents are even good (turns out two of the actors *are* American).

Also, somewhat mind-blowing, the actors had three week's rehearsal (four if you count 'the technical') before touring.  Arrrrrrgggggghhhhh.

GO SEE THIS MUSICAL.

(Not copied to theatre_cass as everyone on there also is on this one.)

Comments

[foreverguardian.livejournal.com]

I agree completely! :D

Out of curiosity, which cast member other than Mike McShane is American?

I was very impressed with Clare Buckfield's accent as Audrey- my last memory of her is as a snotty English teenager in a sitcom!

[cassandra-7.livejournal.com]

One of the chorus (who seems to understudy for the other roles, according to the discussion at the talkback) Red-headed fellow.

And yes, the accents were surprisingly good, and although Seymour (sp) was a bit nasal sometimes for my taste, he toned it down for the 'heroic bits' which seems appropriate. Also he ranged around a bit in American locality. Occasionally he was southern, but not consistently. It was still the best show I've seen in England for American accents. Including Chicago.

Clare Buckfield did an excellent Audrey, which is a difficult role to balance. You have to be high-pitched because the music is that range, but you have to avoid being annoying. She did a good job, although she sounded quite a lot like Janice from friends at many points.

[light-the-sky76.livejournal.com]

I did not know that Big Green Mother was written for the film and wasn't in the original play. I've learnt something today!

[gothic-violin.livejournal.com]

Hi, is that Whitby car space available, with you and Alan? I don't have your number, mine's 07984 757 655. no land line at the moment. :(

Thanks, Abigail. :)