Little Shop of Horrors revival has been announced

The revival set to open at Hope Mill Theatre in 2026

Thomas Hopkins and Hope Mill Theatre creating a new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s musical. Little Shop of Horrors is based on 1960 film and the horror comedy rock musical originally premiered off-off-Broadway in 1982 where it had a five year run and became a cult musical.

Co-producer Thomas Hopkins said: “I have loved Little Shop of Horrors from the first moment I heard of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s opening bars of music, and producing this revival is a lifelong dream. I can’t wait for the world to see our new and exciting production and give Audrey Two the big green life she deserves!”

Joseph Houston, Artistic Director of Hope Mill Theatre said: “At Hope Mill Theatre we are thrilled to be bringing the classic Little Shop of Horrors to our stage and to Manchester. Over the past decade we have produced many exciting musical premieres and revivals, and Little Shop has long been on our bucket list of musicals to bring to life in our space, and the time has never felt more right. Once again working alongside our producing partner Thomas Hopkins this is sure to be a special collaboration on an equally special musical production.”

Further details will be released later.