Little Shop of Horrors in Derby and Newcastle

About this episode

The episode features an interview with director Sarah Brigham and cast members Kristian Cunningham and Amena El-Kindy about the musical Little Shop of Horrors, which will be performed in Newcastle and Derby.

Northern Stage and Derby Theatre are joining forces to present the musical Little Shop of Horrors . Kristian Cunningham will play Seymour while Amena El-Kindy will take the role of Audrey. BTG Midlands editor Steve Orme spoke to director Sarah Brigham about her take on the play before chatting to Kristian and Amena. Little Shop of Horrors will run at Northern Stage in Newcastle from Friday 8 until Saturday 23 May 2026. It will then transfer to Derby Theatre from Saturday 30 May until Saturday 20 June.

People in this episode

Host: Steve Orme

Guests: Kristian Cunningham, Amena El-Kindy

Topics covered

• musical theatre
• interview
• Little Shop of Horrors
• Derby Theatre
• Northern Stage

Keywords

• Little Shop of Horrors
• musical
• Northern Stage
• Derby Theatre
• interview
• theatre

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Northern Stage, Derby Theatre

Books & works: Little Shop of Horrors

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