Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and TheatreworX Productions have unveiled the full cast for the upcoming musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, which will have its Irish premiere this summer, running from Friday 25 July to Saturday 09 August 2025.
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This will mark the first full-scale musical theatre production produced in-house by Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, in partnership with TheatreworX. Featuring an entirely Irish cast and creative team, the production represents a landmark moment for Irish musical theatre and a bold new chapter for the theatre itself.
The casting process began back in December 2024, with over 2,000 hopefuls applying from across the country. Following an intensive audition process, the list was whittled down to 150 talented finalists who auditioned in January 2025. The final cast showcases a dynamic blend of established names and emerging talent, making this a truly exciting production for audiences to experience.
Speaking at the cast launch, Stephen Faloon, General Manager of Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, said:
“We were truly overwhelmed by the extraordinary wealth of talent that came forward during the audition process. What we witnessed throughout was every bit as strong as the calibre we’ve come to expect from the biggest West End productions that have graced our stage. It’s a proud and significant moment for us to announce this phenomenal cast, made up of both established and emerging Irish talent. We are confident that audiences are in for something really special — a bold, high-energy and unforgettable production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS this summer.”
The cast includes Johnny Ward (Fair City, Love/Hate), Garry Mountaine (The Lobster, Game Of Thrones), Kenneth O’Regan, Michael Joseph, Rachel Gaughan, Amy Penston, Micheal Lovette, James Deegan, Zoe Talbot, Eimear Barr, and Cian O’Riain.
Bringing West End star power and comedic flair to the role is David O’Reilly (Book of Mormon, Brassic), who stars as the hapless florist Seymour Krelborn. Opposite him, Jacqueline Brunton, a rising star of musical theatre, takes on the role of the sweet and soulful Audrey. Together, they promise electric onstage chemistry!
The role of the Street Urchins, the soulful and sassy trio who guide us through the mayhem of Skid Row - will be brought to life by three phenomenal performers: Ghalia Conroy, Aoife Dunne, and Precious Abimbola. Ghalia, hailing from East Wall, is the latest in a family lineage of Irish acting greats and graduated from Fontys Dance Academy in Holland in 2022. She now returns home to join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Aoife, one of Ireland’s most successful musical theatre exports, continues to go from strength to strength on London’s West End and Off-West End, with credits including Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends and Close-up: The Twiggy Musical. Precious, a rising star from Cork, is a graduate of the BA Musical Theatre programme at MTU Cork School of Music and will step into the spotlight in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, marking an exciting debut on the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre stage.
The Irish creative team includes Claire Tighe (Director and Choreographer), David Hayes (Musical Director), Maree Kearns (Set Designer), Kevin Hynes (Costume Designer), John Gallagher (Lighting Designer), Jason Fallon (Sound Designer), and Chris Corroon (Puppeteer).
This beloved musical has captivated audiences worldwide for over 40 years. Written by the legendary duo Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS combines tongue-in-cheek comedy, unforgettable songs, and an iconic cast of characters.
Book now for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS — where the plants are hungry and the laughs just keep growing!
