Local theatre company returns with two smash hits
As the country moves towards re-opening, Ilfracombe’s Small Pond Productions are pleased to announce their return to The Landmark with not one, but two shows in 2021 (restrictions permitting). When the country moves to stage three of the road map, the cast of Little Shop of Horrors will venture back into rehearsals at The SPACE to bring this hit musical to Ilfracombe.
Little Shop of Horrors was due to be presented in April 2020 but had to be postponed due to the pandemic. The show tells the story of meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn who stumbles across a new breed of plant he names ‘Audrey II’ after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it - blood! But over time Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination.
Featuring brilliant songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman the show was made famous when it was turned into a movie in 1986 starring Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene. Director Lee Baxendale said: “This is a great show and it is a privilege to director, and work alongside, so many talented performers. It promises to be something really special and we’re all really looking forward to finally getting to perform this great musical.”
Little Shop of Horrors is scheduled for July 22-24 at The Landmark. Although it’s a bit early to be turning to thoughts of Christmas, that is exactly what the Small Pond team are doing, as they have managed to bag the performance rights to Elf The Musical - a comedy based on the classic Will Ferrell Christmas movie of the same name.
The company is currently on the lookout for new members to join them in what promises to be the biggest show they have ever staged. Julie Moore from Small Pond, said: “We’re so excited to have gained permission to perform this show and we look forward to welcoming existing and new members into the cast. The set and costumes we’ve hired are fabulous and now we need singers, dancers and actors of all ages and abilities to bring this magical Christmas tale to life.”
If you are interested in being involved in any way , please visit the Small Pond website at www.smallpondproductions.weebly. com, email smallpondinfo@ gmail.com or find them on Facebook. Elf The Musical will be performed at the Landmark from December 1-4. Tickets for both shows are available from The Landmark and Queens Theatre box offices and online.