Casting Call: Little Shop of Horrors

For Summer 2026, Derby Theatre and Northern Stage will produce the cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors – the deliciously dark, delightfully tongue-in-cheek musical that has charmed audiences for over 40 years. Packed with unforgettable songs like Skid Row (Downtown), Suddenly Seymour, and Feed Me (Git It), this outrageous musical promises killer tunes, unexpected laughs and larger-than-life characters.

We are looking for energetic, talented and versatile Actor Musicians to join the cast of this production of Little Shop of Horrors. You must be able to play at least one and preferably two of the following instruments: guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, brass – sax, trumpet, trombone. Self-tapes may also be required. Closing date for submissions is 12pm on Friday 7th November.

In Derby from 7th April 2026, and then moving to Newcastle on Saturday 2nd May 2026.

Performances:

• At Northern Stage from 8th – 23rd May 2026
• At Derby Theatre from 30th May – 20th June 2026

We positively encourage applications from performers of all heritages, ethnicities, physical ability and genders.

Seymour: Mid-twenties, insecure, naïve, put-upon; he is the florist's clerk turned hero. Above all, he's a sweet and well-meaning little man. Besotted with Audrey. Excellent singing voice required. Vocal range top: High G, Vocal range bottom: Low A. Instruments: Please see above. Ethnicities: All ethnicities.

AUDREY: The secret love of Seymour's life. Wide-eyed, sweet and vulnerable with a low opinion of herself, with no idea that Seymour is besotted with her. Excellent singing voice required. Vocal range top: High D, Vocal range bottom: Low A. Instruments: Please see above. Ethnicities: All ethnicities.

MR MUSHNIK: Seymour and Audrey's boss. A failure of a middle-class New York East Side florist. Good singing voice required. Vocal range top: High E Flat, Vocal range bottom: Low G. Instruments: Please see above. You will also be required to play other small roles in some scenes. Ethnicities: All ethnicities.

ORIN: A tall, egotistical, handsome dentist with a black leather jacket and sadistic tendencies. Good rock and roll sound. Instruments: Please see above. You will also be required to play other small roles in some scenes. Ethnicities: All ethnicities.

CRYSTAL: Crystal, Ronette and Chiffon are three street urchins who participate in the action but also function as a type of Greek Chorus outside it. They're young, hip, smart and the only people in the story who really know what's going on. Instruments: These three characters should preferably play portable instruments – guitars, sax, clarinet, trumpet etc.

RONETTE: Crystal, Ronette and Chiffon are three street urchins who participate in the action but also function as a type of Greek Chorus outside it. They're young, hip, smart and the only people in the story who really know what's going on. Instruments: These three characters should preferably play portable instruments – guitars, sax, clarinet, trumpet etc.

CHIFFON: Crystal, Ronette and Chiffon are three street urchins who participate in the action but also function as a type of Greek Chorus outside it. They're young, hip, smart and the only people in the story who really know what's going on. Instruments: These three characters should preferably play portable instruments – guitars, sax, clarinet, trumpet etc.

Your full name/performance name (if applicable) and pronouns or how you would like to be referred to. Covering note with details of your instrumental skills and levels. An indication of which role interests you based on the descriptions provided. A link to your Spotlight page or CV. Make sure you include LITTLE SHOP and ROLE in the subject line.