STUDENTS are relishing bringing a monster hit musical, with a giant man-eating plant, sadistic dentist and killer rock ‘n’ roll songs, to Ripon Grammar School’s stage.

The Little Shop of Horrors four-night run opens on March 10, with the talented performers pulling out all the stops to ensure it will be a scream.

The hilariously gruesome sci-fi horror spoof has been devouring theatre-goers’ hearts since it was first performed nearly 40-years-ago, inspired by a 1960 B-movie of the same name.

Jasper Wood, from Bedale, who plays the grisly dentist Orin, grasped the chance of to take on a major musical role during his last year at RGS.

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A school choir member, 18-year-old Jasper, who hopes to study engineering at university, says: “I’ve appeared in a number of school dramas but really wanted to do a musical before I leave.”

Of his role as the devilishly evil dentist, he says: “It’s really good fun.

"My character is a bad guy and a bit scary.

"I am playing him really creepily and I hope that comes across.”

The show runs until March 13.

Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 concessions, available from the Ripon Uniform Shop, Blossomgate, and Ripon Grammar School on 01765-602647.