This year’s major theatrical event at Ballakermeen, the musical Little Shop of Horrors, opens on Wednesday November 9th. This hugely popular and successful show tells the story of Seymour, a down-trodden assistant in a flower shop on ‘Skid Row’ who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers a strange and interesting plant with an appetite for fresh blood. Soon ‘Audrey II’ grows into a bullying monster who demands more food, sings in R&B style, and offers Seymour fame and success – especially with his glamorous colleague in the shop. Little Shop of Horrors was one of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, and a movie version achieved even greater popularity. Audiences across the world have loved this spoof of every Sci-Fi B movie Hollywood made in the fifties, with its funny, tuneful score. Ballakermeen’s production features one of the strongest casts the school has ever assembled including for the first time students from the new Performing Arts course. The director is David Dawson, a former student at Ballakermeen, who studied Drama and Performing Arts at the University of Chester, and who now coordinates the Studio Theatre for the school and the IOM Arts Council. David has enjoyed working with the young people whom he describes as ‘hugely talented’, passing on his expertise and helping to develop their skills. ‘This show is all about fun,’ said David. ‘It’s fun for the actors and provides them with a challenge. Above all, it’s fun for the audience. The auditorium has been full for some rehearsals and we’ve had a fantastic reception.’ Little Shop of Horrors is at the Studio Theatre at Ballakermeen High School for four nights from Wednesday November 9th. Details are on the school website www.Ballakermeen.com or by calling 648700. A small number of tickets are available from the school reception. ENDS