Little Shop of Horrors

Musical Theatre returned to Cumbernauld after an absence of 30 years through the establishment of this new theatre company under the direction of Fraser Morrison.  In this their first full-scale musical, we were presented with a troupe of local talented and skilful performers in this horror, comedy, rock musical.  Ben McGuinness provided an impressive performance as the shy, meek and dejected flower shop assistant Seymour who had a crush on Audrey the romantic, ditsy and abused shop flower arranger brilliantly characterised by Gillian Gray, who sang beautifully ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ with great expression.  As the Jewish owner of the failing flower shop, Andrew Davidson provided an excellent Mr Mushnik.  Stewart Robertson provided a first rate performance as Orin the sadistic evil Dentist and abusive boyfriend of Audrey, brilliantly holding the audience as he performed ‘The Dentist’ number with Kirsty Gardiner, Christine Duncan and Kiera McQuade whose voices blended well as Chiffon, Crystal and Ronnette.  Andrew Cheek provided great vocals as the voice of Audrey II, the unusual plant with a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for human blood.  The remaining principals provided the necessary support throughout often helping scene changes whilst remaining in character.  With the audience seated around the stage, the company made full use of the various points of entry and exits, fully engaging with the audience and bringing them into the story.  I welcome the company to District 5 and look forward to your next production!

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