A man-eating plant, a nerdy florist and a set of doo-wop songs you will be humming for days: Little Shop of Horrors arrives on the main stage of Teatru Manoel in Valletta just in time for Halloween. The production comes from Masquerade, presented together with Teatru Manoel, and is directed by Anthony Bezzina. With seven performances spread over two weekends, it is one of the easier big shows to fit into a holiday.
The show
The musical tells the story of Seymour, a shy shop assistant on a run-down street who finds a strange little plant. The plant brings fame and customers to the shop, but it has a very particular appetite. It is a dark comedy with a rock and roll and Motown sound, a big puppet plant and a lot of laughs, so it suits anyone who likes their Halloween fun with a wink rather than real scares.
Performance dates
- Friday 23 October, 8pm
- Saturday 24 October, 8pm
- Sunday 25 October, 6pm
- Thursday 29 October, 7:30pm
- Friday 30 October, 8pm
- Saturday 31 October, 8pm
- Sunday 1 November, 3pm (matinee)
Ticket prices, running time and age guidance were not published on the theatre’s event page when we checked, so look at the booking page before you buy. Weekend shows at the Manoel often sell out, so booking early is a good idea.
Tips for visitors
Teatru Manoel is one of the oldest working theatres in Europe, built in 1731, and the gilded interior is worth seeing in its own right. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early to find your seat and look around. The Sunday matinee on 1 November is the best pick for families with younger kids. Many restaurants in the streets around the theatre serve early dinners, and our Valletta guide has tips on where to eat and walk before the curtain goes up.
How to get there
The theatre is on Old Theatre Street in the heart of Valletta, a ten-minute walk from the City Gate bus terminus, where routes from almost every part of Malta stop. Driving into the capital in the evening is possible but parking is tight, so the bus, a cab or the ferry from Sliema are usually easier. For more ideas for the same week, including other Halloween events, see our Halloween in Malta guide and the full events list.