WELSH star Rhydian Roberts will perform in a new production of the 1950s sci-fi spoof, Little Shop of Horrors, when it heads to the New Theatre, Cardiff in October,

The show, one of the longest running off-Broadway shows of all time, will be performed from Monday, October 3 to Saturday, October 8.

Seymour Krelborn becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers a strange and exotic plant, which he names Audrey Two to impress Audrey, the glamorous colleague that he’s secretly in love with.

Seymour discovers that Audrey Two needs more than just plant food to survive, and it grows into a foul-mouthed, bad-tempered carnivore whose voracious appetite becomes increasingly difficult to satisfy.

As well as it’s long run in New York, Little Shop of Horrors was also adapted into a movie in 1986, starring comedy stars Rick Moranis and Steve Martin, with cameos from stars including James Belushi, John Candy, Christopher Guest and Bill Murray.

Rhydian, who plays sadistic dentist Orin Scrivello in the show, first rose to fame on ITV’s The X Factor, since which he has sold millions of albums worldwide, released six studio albums and performed alongside some of the music industry’s biggest names. His musical theatre credits include Grease, We Will Rock You, The War of the Worlds, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Rocky Horror Show.

Music for the show was composed by Alan Menken, best known for his Disney film scores. He won two Academy Awards each for his scores for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Pocohantas. As well as Little Shop of Horrors, he is also famed for other stage hits like A Christmas Carol and Sister Act.

Tickets cost from £10 to £37, bookings are subject to a Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply). For further details about the show or to book tickets visit newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call the box office on 029 2087 8889.