“It’s a devilishly funny, toe-tapping musical with a very hungry plant,” says the blurb for Little Shop of Horrors – a hilarious production by Armagh Creative Theatre Society (ACTS).

Taking the lead role as Seymour is popular Portadown native Aaron Murphy, a teacher at St Brendan’s Primary School in Craigavon.

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Portadown native Aaron Murphy, a teacher at St Brendan's PS in Craigavon, is starring in "The Little Shop of Horrors" - a production by Armagh Creative Theatre Society in Portadown Town Hall.

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The show follows Seymour Krelborn, a shy florist shop assistant whose life changes dramatically when he discovers a strange and unusual plant.

As the mysterious Audrey II grows, so does Seymour’s ambition, and keeping the plant fed comes with consequences bigger, bloodier, and more hilarious than he could have ever imagined.

This superbly talented cast from ACTS come from Lurgan, Portadown, Craigavon and beyond.

Directed by Lurgan-based Ethan Lawlor and with Nikki O’Hara Murphy as choreographer, this production in Portadown Town Hall marks an exciting milestone for this theatre group which was only established just over a year ago.

It’s aim is to bring adults together in a warm and friendly environment to share a love and passion for musical theatre and performing, no matter what level of experience.

"As our first ever production, we’re incredibly proud to bring this much-loved musical to the stage and share the result of months of hard work, creativity, and collaboration from everyone involved,” said the Creative Team.

"We would love to see as many people as possible come along to support local theatre a share the magic of the stage, and remember, whatever you do… Don’t Feed the Plant!”

Show dates can be booked via this link and run from: Friday 18th Sept 2026 7.30pm; Saturday 19th Sept 2026 7.30pm and Sunday 20th Sept 2026 3pm & 7.30pm.