Little Shop of Horrors for Hope Mill Theatre

Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Carrie-Anne Ingrouille will direct and choreograph a new production of musical Little Shop Of Horrors at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre, September 25-November 29 2026.

Carrie-Anne Ingrouille is currently represented in the West End and on Broadway with her critically acclaimed choreography for SIX The Musical. For her work on that she has received Tony, Drama Desk, Olivier, WhatsOnStage and Offie nominations for Best Choreography.

Her other vast and impressive credits range from the UK tour of Miss Saigon and the National Theatre's The Importance of Being Earnest, to The Merry Widow at Glyndebourne Opera and The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

She said: "It’s an absolute joy to be directing and choreographing Little Shop of Horrors. Funny, full of dark twists, and pulsing with a raw, playful energy, it remains utterly iconic. I’m excited to bring a fresh perspective while honouring its timeless appeal and I can’t wait to bring it to life for new audiences while celebrating everything fans already love.”

The production will see the continuation of partnership Thomas Hopkins Productions and Hope Mill Theatre following their success with Rose, starring Maureen Lipman, that opened at Hope prior to its sold-out West End run in 2023, and their most recent collaboration on award-winning comedy Glorious!, due on a full UK tour in 2026.

Thomas Hopkins said “I have long admired Carrie-Anne’s extraordinary eye for creating work. I cannot be more excited to have her leading this mayor revival of one of the world’s most beloved musicals.”

Joseph Houston, artistic director of Hope Mill Theatre said, “We're thrilled to say that Little Shop of Horrors is finally on sale. Over the past decade we have produced many exciting musical premieres and revivals, and Little Shop has long been on our list to bring to life in our space.