Hit Broadway musical Little Shop of Horrors comes to The Masque

The Masque, by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited, is proud to present the hit Broadway musical Little Shop of Horrors!

This  will be performed from 22 August until 6 September.

The cult classic features popular songs written by Howard Ashman with music by Alan Menken, such as Suddenly Seymour, Feed Me and Dentist.

Join the team for a hilarious musical romp as they delve into the world of the hapless Seymour, the down-trodden Audrey and the fiendishly delightful carnivorous plant Audrey II!

“We are absolutely thrilled to be presenting this iconic musical,” says Faeron Wheeler, programme manager of The Masque. “We have a phenomenal team in place to bring it to life, and we can’t wait to see you there.”

Little Shop of Horrors is directed by Jeffrey Johnson with musical direction by John McGuiness.

“We want audiences to feel like they are seeing this iconic musical for the first time – again,” says director Jeffrey Johnson. “Our production is a bit more 2025 –  a bit darker, a bit scarier and still a lot of fun!”

The Masque’s cast features Gregan Aherin as Seymour; Kay Mosiane as Audrey; Jeffrey Johnson as Audrey II; Ethan Wilton as Mr. Mushnik; Andrew Munnik as Orin and Claire Thomson, Rufaro Mvududu and Rachel Suttle as the Urchins.

Jeffrey Johnson is from the US and makes his South African debut as actor, choreographer and director with Little Shop of Horrors. Favourite roles include Philip/Harry (Harry Clarke), Louis (Angels in America), and Puck (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). He’s directed The Rocky Horror Show, Falsettos, Gypsy and many more. As founding artistic director of Ganymede Arts, Washington D.C.’s first LGBT theatre company, he worked with legends like Charles Busch and Karen Black. His original Edie Beale show toured LA, San Francisco and Philadelphia as well as playing the famous 54 Below at Studio 54 in NYC. His character, Special Agent Galactica, was featured at NYC’s historic Stonewall Inn. He’s thrilled to lead this beloved show with such a dedicated, talented team.

John McGuiness has been involved in around 30 musicals in various roles including musical director, pit musician and performer. Notable productions include Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Me & My Girl (ensemble, keyboards – Reps & 7 Arts Theatre, Zimbabwe), Into the Woods (assistant MD, piano – Columbia Union College, USA), and Cabaret (assistant MD, additional arrangements, keyboard & violin – Hexagon Theatre, Pietermaritzburg). He has worked on school, amateur, university and fringe productions, and composed/arranged music for small ensembles, including for a short film. He also conducted the Rhodes University Chamber Choir in 2010, and greatly enjoys making music with singers and instrumentalists.

Get ready for SUPPERTIME!

Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Show Information
Little Shop of Horrors

Venue:
The Masque Theatre

Dates & Times:
22 August – 6 September 2025
22,23, 27,28, 29, 30 August and 3, 4, 5 and 6 September at 19h30
23, 24, 30, 31 August and 6 September at 14h30

Ticket Price:
From R180 (including VAT)
Special block booking rates are available for high schools

Bookings:
Bookings can be made via Quicket

Age Restriction:
No under 13s

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About The Masque
More than 60 years old, The Masque is an iconic venue in the Cape Town cultural landscape. A unique and historic space, it has been home to many amateur theatre societies over the years and was established by local attorney Bertie Stern with the objective of encouraging voluntary participation in all forms of theatre by all people.

Stern had a vision to provide a platform for both amateur and professional performers regardless of their social or political situation at that time. When The Masque opened, it was one of the only theatres in Cape Town that was open to people of all ethnic backgrounds.

A registered Non-Profit Organisation, The Masque strives to make theatre accessible to all – onstage, backstage and for the audience. Run by volunteers with a focus on community, the theatre showcases all genres of performance and is as widely inclusive as possible. The Masque is wheelchair friendly, has a fully licensed bar and snacks are available before shows and during intervals.

In 1993 Bertie bequeathed The Masque into trust for the benefit and growth of community theatre. The theatre was totally destroyed by fire in 1997 and it took two years to rebuild (thanks largely to the generosity of the late Joan St Leger-Lindbergh). The Theatre is still owned by the Stern Masque Theatre Trust and is managed by a board of volunteers.

At the helm of the operation is a team with professional theatre experience. Continuing its work into the post-Covid-19 era, The Masque seeks to present high-quality amateur theatre productions, providing a service of artistic engagement with the local community, celebrating diversity and building on the Theatre’s reputation as a sought-after professional venue-for-hire.

The Masque Box Office is open from 9am to 2pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Cash bar and simple snacks are available for sale at the Theatre.