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STAND-UP COMEDIAN NATHAN CATON TO START AS THE NARRATOR FOR 2024 UK DATES
31 Jul 2024
One of the most exciting comedians on the comedy scene Nathan Caton will be joining the cast as the Narrator in Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show. Nathan will play the role in Bromley, High Wycombe, Fareham, Malvern, Bath, York, Glasgow, Cardiff, Woking, Blackpool and Sheffield. Tickets are on sale now from RockyHorror.co.uk.
Gigging since the age of 19, Nathan has spent the last decade establishing himself as a headliner on the comedy circuit, bringing his unique blend of personal and political comedy to audiences up and down the country. He has featured on Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC Two), Live at The Comedy Store (Comedy Central). Eurogedden (BBC Three) and was a finalist on FHM’s Stand-Up-Hero (ITV 4).
Nathan said: “I am incredibly excited to be part of this production. The Rocky Horror Show is a legendary piece of theatre and I look forward to bringing my own spin to the Narrator. It’s going to be a wild, fun and unforgettable ride. I can’t wait!”
ADDITIONAL DATES AND FURTHER CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK TOUR 2024/2025
28 Jun 2024
The producers of Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show, today announce a three-month extension – adding additional dates from February – May 2025 - and further casting for the 2024/25 major UK Tour.
Theatregoers in 11 additional towns and cities across the country will get to be thrilled by the musical extravaganza’s extension through to May 2025. New venues include Milton Keynes, Cheltenham, Swindon, Dartford, Birmingham, Darlington, Shrewsbury, Brighton, Oxford, Richmond and Stoke. Tickets for these additional dates are on sale from 28th June 2024.
An exceptional cast – led by previously announced singing superstar Jason Donovan - will be bringing their biggest party yet to audiences across the country. Also joining the fun is Stephen Webb, who will be returning to the cast to reprise the legendary role of Frank N Furter - having played it both on tour and in the West End to critical acclaim – at select performances and venues in 2024. Adam Strong (We Will Rock You / Disney’s Aladdin) will be making his Rocky debut, playing Frank from February 2025.
Brad will be played by Connor Carson, Janet by Lauren Chia, Riff Raff by Job Greuter and Magenta / Usherette by Natasha Hoeberigs. Columbia will be played by Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli, Rocky by Morgan Jackson and Eddie / Dr Scott by Edward Bullingham.
Completing the cast are Phantoms Ryan Carter-Wilson, Arthur Janes, Hollie Nelson, Erica Wild with on-stage swing Alex Hetherington and on-stage swing/dance captain Stacey Monahan. Casting for The Narrator will be announced soon.
This upcoming tour includes a limited engagement at London’s Dominion Theatre from 6 September – 20 September 2024, plus a Christmas season at the Liverpool Playhouse from 3 December – 4 January 2025.
Producer Howard Panter said: “I’m delighted to announce that we are extending the 2024/2025 tour for a further three months in the spring next year. We’ve assembled a first class cast to deliver a guaranteed party at every performance, as the show continues to thrill audiences across the UK.”
JASON DONOVAN TO STAR AS FRANK ‘N’ FURTER IN MAJOR ROCKY HORROR SHOW 2024/25 UK TOUR
10 May 2024
Singing superstar Jason Donovan is set to thrill theatre audiences later this year, as he joins the cast of Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show, to star as Frank ‘n’ Furter in the 2024/2025 UK tour. Jason will be returning to the role of Frank for the first time in the UK for over 25 years. Back by popular demand, the show is set to hit the road from 19 August 2024 until 1 February 2025 and deliver a party not to be missed!
Jason and the exceptional cast (to be announced) will be bringing their biggest party yet to audiences across the country. The upcoming tour is the new West End production of the Rocky Horror Show and includes a two-week run at London’s Dominion Theatre from 6 September – 20 September 2024, plus a Christmas season at the Liverpool Playhouse from 3 December – 4 January 2025. Tickets are now on sale.
Jason said: "I am thrilled to dive into the exhilarating role of Frank 'n' Furter with a fantastic new cast and Timewarp with audiences throughout the UK. We promise to deliver the freshest Rocky EVER, that audiences will not forget. So, buckle up, as the show promises to be a wild and wicked ride!"
Jason said: "I am thrilled to dive into the exhilarating role of Frank 'n' Furter with a fantastic new cast and Timewarp with audiences throughout the UK. We promise to deliver the freshest Rocky EVER, that audiences will not forget. So, buckle up, as the show promises to be a wild and wicked ride!"
Neighbours icon and pop legend Jason Donovan will be donning his fishnets for UK audiences after a sellout season at the Theatre Royal, Sydney for which he received rave reviews: “Jason Donovan is astounding!” exclaimed the Sydney Scoop. Jason made his West End debut in 1991 playing Joseph in the London revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has gone on to have a hugely successful stage career with credits including Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Grease The Musical. Jason’s debut album was a went platinum in Australia and was the biggest selling album in the UK in 1989. Since then, he has sold over 13 million albums worldwide and continues to tour with his live show.
HOLBY CITY & STRICTLY STAR JOE MCFADDEN TO PLAY THE NARRATOR FOR A FOUR WEEK LIMITED RUN
10 Jul 2023
Scottish actor and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Joe McFadden will join the 50th Anniversary tour of the legendary smash hit musical The Rocky Horror Show for a limited four week run in Belfast, Southend, Nottingham, and Swindon. Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical celebrates 50 years of non-stop partying with this special anniversary production that continues to play a newly extended tour through 2023 to sell-out crowds. Tickets are on sale now.
Joe, known for his extensive work on both stage and screen (Holby City/Heartbeat /Priscilla Queen of the Desert/The Mirror Crack’d), is excited to be hitting the road to add to the frivolities. No stranger to the dancefloor, Joe is more than qualified to don his fishnets as the Narrator and join this extraordinary cast to deliver a guaranteed party not to be missed.
Joe said: “I’m really excited to be joining The Rocky Horror Show during the 50th anniversary tour. I’ve seen the show countless times over the years and am a massive fan so I can’t wait to join the celebrations of this iconic show. I am looking forward to donning my fishnets as the Narrator and Time Warping up and down the country with this amazing cast”.
Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre The Rocky Horror Show has become the longest continuous run of a contemporary musical anywhere in the world. The show has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages as it continues to delight audiences on its sell-out international tour.
The Rocky Horror Show perform a surprise flash mob at Birmingham New Street
29 Mar 2023
The cast of The Rocky Horror Show surprised travellers at Birmingham New Street station with an exclusive flash mob performance of the Time Warp, to celebrate their visit to the city as part of the show's 50th anniversary tour.
CLICK HERE to watch the cast's surprise performance on YouTube
CLICK HERE to watch the cast's surprise performance on TikTok
(Photography: Adam Fradgley)
Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is the longest continuous run of a musical anywhere in the world and has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide over 50 years in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages.
This musical extravaganza continues to play to packed houses as it tours the length and breadth of the UK in 2023, celebrating the show's extraordinary 50th anniversary.
CLICK HERE to watch the cast's surprise performance on YouTube
CLICK HERE to watch the cast's surprise performance on TikTok
(Photography: Adam Fradgley)
Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is the longest continuous run of a musical anywhere in the world and has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide over 50 years in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages.
This musical extravaganza continues to play to packed houses as it tours the length and breadth of the UK in 2023, celebrating the show's extraordinary 50th anniversary.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW CELEBRATES 500 PERFORMANCES OF ITS SELL-OUT WORLD TOUR IN EDINBURGH
20 Mar 2023
During their recent trip to the Edinburgh Playhouse, the current World Tour of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show celebrated its 500th performance!
Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is the longest continuous run of a musical anywhere in the world and has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide over 50 years in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages.
Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is the longest continuous run of a musical anywhere in the world and has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide over 50 years in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages.
This musical extravaganza continues to play to packed houses as it tours the length and breadth of the UK in 2023, celebrating the show's extraordinary 50th anniversary.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 50th ANNIVERSARY - CAST CELEBRATE WITH OPEN TOP BUS PARTY TO BLACKPOOL TOWER
15 Feb 2023
During their visit to Blackpool as part of The Rocky Horror Show's special 50th anniversary tour, the cast celebrated with an open-top bus ride down the Promenade culminating in a Time Warp at Blackpool Tower.
"For a show to run this long and be more current and relevant today than ever is amazing. It’s great to be a part of this,” said the cast.
CLICK HERE to see the cast Time Warp at the Tower, via Blackpool Gazette
(Photography: Martin Bostock)
"For a show to run this long and be more current and relevant today than ever is amazing. It’s great to be a part of this,” said the cast.
CLICK HERE to see the cast Time Warp at the Tower, via Blackpool Gazette
(Photography: Martin Bostock)
Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is the longest continuous run of a musical anywhere in the world and has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide over 50 years in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages.
This musical extravaganza continues to play to packed houses as it tours the length and breadth of the UK in 2023 with a stellar cast that is showing no signs of slowing down!
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW CELEBRATES ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY – EXTENDING ITS WORLD TOUR THROUGH 2023
17 Jan 2023
“So fast, so funny, so sexy” – Daily Mail
“Still the sexiest and funniest show in town” – Evening Standard
2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the legendary smash hit musical The Rocky Horror Show, as it continues to play a newly extended tour through 2023 to sell-out crowds. Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical celebrates 50 years of non-stop partying with this special anniversary production. Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre The Rocky Horror Show is thelongest continuous run of a contemporary musical anywhere in the world. The show has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages as it continues to delight audiences on its sell-out international tour.
Without doubt the Rocky Horror Show is as iconic as it gets. Lighting up the stage this phenomenal cast will perform songs that are embedded in pop culture. With a whole host of special celebrations to be announced throughout the year, the cast are in full throttle and ready to honour this monumental moment, delivering a guaranteed party that leaps off the stage and transcends into the audience.
This celebratory tour is already thrilling audiences across the UK and the world, including recent sell-out trips to Tel Aviv, Milan, Rome and Trieste. The tour will continue throughout 2023, visiting Torquay, Sheffield, Dublin, Blackpool, Manchester, Chester, Shrewsbury, Edinburgh, Southampton, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Cardiff, Stockton, London, Eastbourne, Cornwall, Leeds, Aylesbury, Crewe, Woking, Portsmouth, Belfast, Southend, Nottingham, and Swindon. The extraordinary cast is ready to deliver a guaranteed party not to be missed.
Producer Howard Panter said: “Rocky Horror has always been a show I loved, since its earliest days in the Kings Road. Richard O’Brien and I are delighted this non-stop party continues to thrill audiences across the world, and we look forward to the next 50 years!”
Richard O’Brien said: “Back in the 1970’s when someone asked me to entertain the Christmas staff party at the EMI Film Studios and I turned up with a song called Science Fiction Double Feature who would have known this was the germ of the idea to turn into today what is The Rocky Horror Show. To be celebrating fifty years is beyond my wildest expectations - from the humble beginnings back in 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The fact that The Rocky Horror show continues to delight audiences as it tours the UK fifty years on is simply thrilling. The Rocky Horror Show is one of Britain’s most performed and beloved musicals of all time.”
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba is to don his fishnets once again as he returns to the role of Brad Majors in this special 50th year for a limited six week run between 3rd May and 10th June at the Peacock Theatre, London.
Ore Oduba said: “I can’t wait to reunite with my Rocky family, reprising my role as Brad Majors. There is just nothing quite like the Rocky Horror Show. I had the most incredible time touring the country last year, so to slip on the heels and zip up my corset again on the 50th anniversary of this iconic show will be so special. I can’t’ wait to Time Warp again at the Peacock Theatre, it’s going to be epic!”
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show is ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, and features timeless classics including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting show stopping Time Warp.
The Rocky Horror Show first began life in 1973 before an audience of just 63 people in the Royal Court’s Theatre Upstairs. It was an immediate success and transferred to the Chelsea Classic Cinema, before going on to run at the Kings Road Theatre, 1973-79 and the Comedy Theatre in the West End, 1979-80. In 1975 it was transformed into a film called ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’. This film adaptation took over $135 million at the Box Office and is still shown in cinemas around the world more than 40 years after its premiere, making it the longest running theatrical release in cinema history. Many stars including Russell Crowe, Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Jerry Springer, Jason Donovan and Meatloaf have appeared in The Rocky Horror Show over the past 45 years.
In 2015, as part of a sold-out season at London’s Playhouse Theatre, a special star-studded Gala charity performance in aid of Amnesty International was broadcast to over 600 cinemas across the UK and Europe. The live screening - featuring a host of celebrities playing The Narrator including Stephen Fry, Mel Giedroyc, Emma Bunton, Ade Edmondson, Anthony Head and Richard O’Brien - smashed box office records and was the biggest grossing film in cinemas across the UK. The performance was subsequently screened on the Sky Arts channel.
ORE ODUBA IS TO RETURN AS BRAD MAJORS FOR A LIMITED SIX WEEK RUN AT LONDON’S PEACOCK THEATRE
23 Nov 2022
“Oduba is masterful as the out-of-depth Brad” Birmingham Mail
“Ore Oduba is engaging, sharp, witty and can sing and dance with the ease of the greats” ManchesterTheatres.com
Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba is to don his fishnets once again as he returns to the role of Brad Majors in this special 50th Anniversary production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show for a limited six week run at the Peacock Theatre, London. Ore, who received rave reviews and delighted audiences up and down the country during the 2021 UK tour, will thrill London audiences once again from 3rd May until 10th June 2023.
Ore Oduba said: “I can’t wait to reunite with my Rocky family, reprising my role as Brad Majors. There is just nothing quite like The Rocky Horror Show. I had the most incredible time touring the country last year, so to slip on the heels and zip up my corset again on the 50th anniversary of this iconic show will be so special. I can’t wait to Time Warp again with London audiences at the Peacock Theatre next year, it’s going to be epic!”
Producer Howard Panter said: “Rocky Horror has always been a show I loved, since its earliest days in the Kings Road. Richard O’Brien and I are delighted this non-stop party continues to thrill audiences across the world, and we look forward to the next 50 years!”
Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is the longest continuous run of a musical anywhere in the world and has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide over 50 years in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages.
This musical extravaganza continues to play to packed houses as it tours the length and breadth of the UK until 2023 with a stellar cast that is showing no signs of slowing down!
Already wowing Rocky Horror audiences up and down the country, West End star Stephen Webb (Jersey Boys/Legally Blonde) continues in the iconic role of Frank, slipping into a corset and heels with ease and is joined by fan favourite Haley Flaherty (Mamma Mia/Chicago) as Janet.
Kristian Lavercombe (Jersey Boys/Jesus Christ Superstar) once again reprises his role as Riff Raff, following more than 2000 performances around the world, with Darcy Finden who made her professional debut last year as one of the Phantoms now steps up to play the role of as Columbia. Ben Westhead (Oliver/The Sound of Music) plays Rocky, Suzie McAdams (School of Rock/Kinky Boots) takes on the role of Magenta and Joe Allen (Little Shop of Horrors/Charlie & The Chocolate Factory) plays Eddie & Dr Scott. Playing the Phantoms are Stefania Du Toit (Starlight Express/Singing in the Rain), Jessica Sole (Into The Woods/Camelot), Reece Budin (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical/Man of La Mancha) and Fionán O'Carroll (Theatre whilst training: Urinetown/Children of Eden) who is making his professional debut. Nathan Shaw (Walk Like A Man) is Male Swing and Tyla Nurden (Funny Girl/Carrie, The Musical) is Female Swing.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash hit show features all of the famous musical numbers which have made The Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for over four decades, including “Sweet Transvestite”, “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, “Dammit Janet” and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, “The Time-Warp” - this is perfect show to help people forget the doom and gloom of recent months.
CELEBRITIES TURN OUT AT MANCHESTER PREMIERE
16 Jan 2019
WATCH VIDEO >> Discover what our Celebrity audience thought of the show at the Opera House, Manchester. January 2019.
STUNNING REVIEWS AT BRIGHTON PREMIERE
13 Dec 2018
STUNNING REVIEWS AT BRIGHTON PREMIERE
20 DECEMBER 2018
Critics have been going wild (and untamed!) for our new cast and production so we wanted to share a few reviews from the Press Night in the Theatre Royal in Brighton this week.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘Rocky Horror Show proves a smash hit at Theatre Royal Brighton’
- The Argus, Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘This year’s production is thunderingly good’
- Latest 7 Magazine, Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘Richard O’ Brien’s Rock n Roll musical is a fantastically camp combination of glorious hits, cheeky comedy and spectacularly saucy costumes galore’
- Theatre South East, Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘There’s such joy and happiness permeating from every beat’
- Cultbox, Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★
‘You're sure to have a blast’
- Broadway World, Dec 2018
‘Rocky Horror Show proves a smash hit at Theatre Royal Brighton’
- The Argus, Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘This year’s production is thunderingly good’
- Latest 7 Magazine, Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘Richard O’ Brien’s Rock n Roll musical is a fantastically camp combination of glorious hits, cheeky comedy and spectacularly saucy costumes galore’
- Theatre South East, Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘There’s such joy and happiness permeating from every beat’
- Cultbox, Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★
‘You're sure to have a blast’
- Broadway World, Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘The musical score makes your soul sing and no one can resist the Time Warp surely? A great cast performance from all – had me grinning from ear to ear.’
- Fairypowered , Dec 2018
‘The musical score makes your soul sing and no one can resist the Time Warp surely? A great cast performance from all – had me grinning from ear to ear.’
- Fairypowered , Dec 2018
★ ★ ★ ★
‘The Rocky Horror show is always a riot.
Its enduring popularity shows no signs of waning’
- SpyintheStalls, Dec 2018
‘The Rocky Horror show is always a riot.
Its enduring popularity shows no signs of waning’
- SpyintheStalls, Dec 2018
DAMN IT, JANET! NEW SINGLE RELEASED!
03 Dec 2018
Stars Ben Adams and Joanne Clifton have recorded a brand new version of the song 'Damn it, Janet' which fans can now download and stream.
STAR NARRATORS ANNOUNCED! DOM JOLY, BEVERLEY CALLARD, ALISON HAMMOND
31 Oct 2018
Comedian Dom Joly, actress Beverley Callard, TV presenter Alison Hammond, comedian Steve Punt and actor Philip Franks will star as The Narrator in the 2018/9 UK tour of The Rocky Horror Show. The five stars will take to the stage to perform the iconic role at various moments during the new national tour of the show, which opens at Theatre Royal Brighton this December and then travels across the country until November 2019. More celebrity narrators will be announced over the coming months.
Trigger Happy TV star Dom Joly said: “I'm soooo excited to play the part of the narrator in The Rocky Horror Show. I've been entranced by the show since I stumbled upon it, one late night, in a cinema in Notting Hill Gate in 1990. More importantly, I haven't had the opportunity to wear fishnets since I was a Goth back in the late Eighties...any excuse..."
Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard said: “Wow! I’m really looking forward to joining the Rocky Horror family, I’ve been Time Warping for years as you all know. And I can’t wait to be back on stage at my favourite theatre, the Manchester Opera House. Get ready all you Rocky Horror fans, let's make this strange journey together. See you all there!”
This Morning presenter Alison Hammond said: “I cannot wait to join the Rocky Horror team in May. It’s in my hometown of Birmingham which is obviously the best place! So make sure you come along and enjoy the show!!”
Returning as The Narrator, Steve Punt of Punt and Dennis said: “I first saw Rocky when I was 15, so it's a show that I've known for a long time and always loved. It was just a lovely thing to be asked to do it. The director said to me, 'don't worry if you don't remember every line because the audience know them and will shout them out anyway’ - some of the shout-outs are really funny and it's great to join in the fun!”
Also reprising the role, beloved actor Philip Franks said: “I can absolutely guarantee you will come out of The Rocky Horror Show feeling 100 times better than when you went in. The dancing and singing is fabulous and there is such a goodwill about the show. It’s a lot of fun to perform.”
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2018 / 2019 UK TOUR!
08 Oct 2018
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
CAST INCLUDES : DUNCAN JAMES, JOANNE CLIFTON, BEN ADAMS & STEPHEN WEBB
Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages. This critically-acclaimed stunning new production is now back by public demand and returns for a 12 month UK tour starting at Brighton’s Theatre Royal on 13 December 2018.
This classic musical extravaganza will star Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor Duncan James* and West End star Stephen Webb* as Frank, Strictly Come Dancing Champion Joanne Clifton* as Janet and a1’s Ben Adams* as Brad. Kristian Lavercombe will also be reprising his role as Riff Raff, following more than 1300 performances in The Rocky Horror Show around the world. Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash hit show features all of the famous musical numbers which have made The Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for over four decades, including “Sweet Transvestite”, “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, “Dammit Janet” and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, “The Time-Warp”.
Duncan James said: “Frank is such an iconic role, it’s an honour to be able to play him and a role that I have always wanted to do. I’m so excited to be touring with such a fun and vibrant show, and to be working with this fantastic cast.”
Joanne Clifton said: “I've always loved Rocky Horror. I learnt the Time Warp in my dance classes in Grimsby when I was 4 years old ... 30 years later and I’ll be jumping to the left on the actual Rocky Horror stage, I can't quite believe it!”
Ben Adams added: “Performing in Rocky Horror is a dream come true - I love the show so much it inspired me to write my own musical Eugenius! Joanne and I make quite a team and I’m sure that the whole cast will be raising the roof night after night as we perform for all the amazingly devoted Rocky fans. Bring on the stilettos!”
Stephen Webb said: “What an incredible opportunity to bring such a bold, energetic show across the UK. Frank is a dream role! I’m so pleased to be a part of the Rocky team, and can’t wait to give it everything I’ve got.”
*Duncan James performs at Oxford, Southampton, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Stoke-On-Trent, Blackpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Nottingham, Edinburgh
Stephen Webb performs at Brighton, Manchester, Sunderland, Milton Keynes, Wimbledon, Sheffield, Torquay, Woking, Belfast, Bromley, York, Dartford
Joanne Clifton performs until 25 May
Ben Adams performs until 25 May
Further cast includes:
Columbia – Miracle Chance
Eddie/Dr Scott – Ross Chisari
Rocky – Callum Evans
Magenta/Usherette – Laura Harrison
Phantom – Reece Budin
Phantom – Shelby Farmer
Phantom – Katie Monks
Phantom – Jake Small
Swing & Resident Choreographer – Andrew Ahern
Swing & Dance Captain – Maddie Hope Coelho
ROCKY HORROR WILL RETURN TO BRIGHTON IN 2018
16 Mar 2018
Tickets are now on sale for a special Christmas season at Brighton Theatre Royal. Dates are 14 Dec - 5 Jan. Casting to be announced.
Book tickets here at : http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-rocky-horror-show/theatre-royal-brighton/#showinfotabs=venuedetails
DIANA VICKERS EXTENDS UNTIL 27 AUGUST 2016
22 Apr 2016
We are delighted to say that Diana Vickers has extended her contract in the role of JANET in the show. She has extended for 11 weeks from Wolverhampton (wk of 13th June 2016) to Bournemouth (wk of 22nd August 2016) inclusive.
This means, however, that she will not play the role of Janet Weiss in Dartford – Lauren Ingram is confirmed to play the role in this single week.
NARRATOR CASTING UPDATE - NORMAN PACE AND STEVE PUNT
04 Apr 2016
We would like, if we may, to announce to you all that both Norman Pace and Steve Punt have been able to commit to more UK Tour dates
Steve will join us from York w/c 11 April through to end May then rejoin from Aberdeen on 5th September through w/c 17th September in Liverpool.
Norman will return from Dartford w/c 6 June through to Bournemouth w/c 22 Aug.
http://rockyhorror.co.uk/tour-dates
CHECK OUT THE NEW 2016 PRODUCTION PHOTOS
11 Jan 2016
We are delighted to be able to share some fantastic new production photos of our new cast. Taken in Brighton at the Theatre Royal during dress rehearsals. Photos by David Freeman and Shaun Webb.
Click here to view the whole gallery
Click here to view the whole gallery
NARRATOR NEWS!
24 Nov 2015
We would like, if we may, to announce our star narrators for the UK Tour starting in Brighton this December - STEVE PUNT, CHARLIE CONDOU (Manchester only) and the return of PHILIP FRANKS!
The three actors will take on the iconic role during the new national tour of the show, which opens at Brighton’s Theatre Royal on 17 December 2015, and also stars Diana Vickers, Paul Cattermole, Ben Freeman and Liam Tamne.
Steve Punt has been half of Punt and Dennis for many years and has co-hosted The Now Show on Radio 4 since its inception in 1998. Steve also presents the university quiz The Third Degree and the light-hearted investigative show Punt PI for Radio 4. Steve’s TV writing and performing credits include Canned Carrott, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Punt and Dennis, Mock the Week and Horrible Histories. In 2011 Steve played Eric Idle in BBC4's Holy Flying Circus.
Charlie, who will play The Narrator during the tour’s Manchester dates, is best known for playing Marcus Dent in Coronation Street for four years and his successful column ‘The Three of Us’ in The Guardian. Charlie’s other television credits include Me, You, and The Apocalypse, The Impressionists and Midsomer Murders. On the silverscreen, Charlie has starred in Good, Fred Claus and Charlotte Grey, while some of his theatre roles include Next Fall (Southwark Playhouse), Dying for It (The Almeida), The Changeling (Southwark Playhouse) and Shopping and F***king (UK Tour).
Philip Franks makes a welcome return to the role after playing The Narrator in the 40th Anniversary Tour of Rocky Horror Show. Philip takes over as The Narrator from June 2016. On television Philip is best known for playing Charlie in The Darling Buds of May and Sergeant Craddock in Heartbeat. His recent work in theatre includes Swanson in Flare Path and Hector in The History Boys tour. Philip’s West End theatre credits include Ivan in Art, Lloyd in Noises Off and Hamlet with the RSC. Philip is also a director, with credits including Nicholas Nickleby (West End), The Comedy of Errors (Regent’s Park) and A Marvellous Year for Plum (Chichester Festival Theatre).
To summarise on who is playing where:
- Steve Punt will open in Brighton
- Charlie Condou plays the fortnight in Manchester only
- Steve then returns for venues up to and including Wimbledon (Sat 5th March 2016)
- Then we have a gap that is yet uncast! stand by for news.
- Philip Franks plays all venues from Dartford (wk of 6th June 2016).
All narrators subject to change.
CINEMA BROADCAST TOPS UK CHART
21 Sep 2015
Our LIVE CINEMA BROADCAST - for Amnesty UK took more than £600,000 at the UK box office. The production, at the Playhouse Theatre on September 17, was broadcast to more than 600 cinemas across the UK and Europe.
In the UK, it beat Legend and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials to take the top spot at the box office.
Marc Allenby, from distributor Picturehouse Entertainment, said the response of audiences had been “phenomenal”.
He added that Picturehouse was looking to work with Ambassador Theatre Group, which produced the stage show, on “further collaborations in the future”.
The live screening of a special gala performance featured guest appearances from Mel Giedroyc, Ade Edmonson, Anthony Head, Emma Bunton and Stephen Fry who starred alongside creator Richard O'Brien.
EXTRA WEEK OF LONDON SHOWS ADDED!
26 Aug 2015
TICKETS GO ON SALE TO FANS 10AM THU 27TH AUGUST
LONDON SEASON EXTENDED FOR A FURTHER WEEK DUE TO OVERWHELMING POPULAR DEMAND
EXCLUSIVE FAN PRE-SALE
EXCLUSIVE FAN PRE-SALE
AT THE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, LONDON
EXTRA SHOWS: 21 TO 26 SEPTEMBER 2015
EXTRA SHOWS: 21 TO 26 SEPTEMBER 2015
TICKETS GO ON SALE TO GENERAL PUBLIC FRIDAY 28th AUGUST AT 10AM
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NEW CELEBRITY GUEST STAR ANTHONY HEAD ANNOUNCED FOR THE AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CHARITY GALA ON 17th SEPTEMBER
Due to overwhelming popular demand, we are delighted to announce an additional eight performances of The Rocky Horror Show at the Playhouse Theatre from 21st – 26th September 2015. The initial 11 shows sparked such a positive reaction with the public, that tickets sold out in less than 72 hours.
“The response to The Rocky Horror Show has been outstanding; we're delighted to be adding more dates to the run at The Playhouse. We are all really looking forward to being a part of these very special shows.” RICHARD O'BRIEN
We can also announce that actor Anthony Head is the latest celebrity guest star to join the cast of The Rocky Horror Show for a special gala night charity performance on 17th September. Anthony will share the role of the Narrator with other guest stars including Stephen Fry, Mel Giedroyc and Emma Bunton, who will all star alongsideRichard O’Brien.
"Who wouldn't jump at the chance (and to the left) to be a guest Narrator for Richard O'Brien in aid of Amnesty International. Let madness take control." ANTHONY HEAD
Picturehouse Entertainment and Rocky Horror Company will join forces to broadcast the performance live from the Playhouse Theatre to cinemas across the UK and Europe, in aid of Amnesty International.
Olivier award winner David Bedella, who most recently toured the UK in The Producers, makes a return to the show as Frank ‘n’ Furter. Bedella has performed in Rocky many times since 2006 and last appeared in 2010. Ben Forster, who won the ITV1 series Superstar and went on to play the title role in the Jesus Christ Superstar UK arena tour will star as Brad. He last played Brad in the 40th Anniversary UK tour. Returning as Janet is West End star Haley Flaherty, who has performed the role in tours in Singapore, New Zealand and the UK. She will be joined by Kristian Lavercombe, reprising the role of Riff Raff, having previously notched up nearly 1000 performances around the world.
CELEBRITY LONDON CAST!
17 Aug 2015
CELEBRITY LONDON CAST!
MONDAY, 17 AUGUST, 2015
SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDING STEPHEN FRY, MEL GIEDROYC AND EMMA BUNTON WILL JOIN RICHARD O’BRIEN IN THE ROLE OF THE NARRATOR FOR A LIVE CINEMA SCREENING ACROSS THE UK AND EUROPE ON 17th SEPTEMBER BROADCAST FROM THE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, LONDON. IN AID OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Comedy legend Stephen Fry, Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc and Spice Girl Emma Bunton are the first celebrities to be announced as special guest stars in the Gala Charity Performance of The Rocky Horror Show at London's Playhouse Theatre on 17th September, which will be broadcast live to cinemas across the UK and Europe.
They will join the creator of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O’Brien, on stage for one night only as all four of them take their turn performing the role of ‘The Narrator’. This Gala performance, in aid of Amnesty International, is the highlight of 11 special performances of The Rocky Horror Show at The Playhouse from 11th – 19th September, all starring Richard O'Brien. Tickets for these shows were in such high demand that they sold out in less than 72 hours.
Stephen Fry said: “I've been a devoted fan of The Rocky Horror Show for most of my life and I have been proud to support the incredible work of Amnesty International for just as long, so to be joining Richard and the cast on stage for this special evening is a dream come true.”
Emma Bunton: "I am so excited about being involved in the legendary Rocky Horror Show. Richard O’Brien has written something that is a huge part of British culture. I’m looking forward to shaking my tush to the Time Warp!”
Amnesty International UK’s Events Manager Akita Hancock said: “We’re delighted that so many special guest stars have agreed to be part of what promises to be a spectacular performance. The Rocky Horror Show is a fabulous celebration of freedom and expression – a fundamental area of Amnesty’s work. So this is a perfect opportunity to rally support for men and women like Ihar Tsikhanyuk and to call for justice for all transgender people whose rights are under threat.”
Casting for the 11 performances at The Playhouse has just been announced, starring a number of Rocky favourites:
Olivier award winner David Bedella, who most recently toured the UK in The Producers, will be making a return to the show as the lead character, Frank ‘n’ Furter. Bedella has performed in Rocky many times since 2006 and last appeared in 2010.
Ben Forster, who won the ITV1 series Superstar and went on to play the title role in the Jesus Christ Superstar UK arena tour will star as Brad. He last played Brad in the 40th Anniversary UK tour.
Returning as Janet, is West End star Haley Flaherty, who has performed the role in tours in Singapore, New Zealand and UK. She will be joined by Kristian Lavercombe, reprising the role of Riff Raff, having previously notched up nearly 1000 performances around the world.
LIVE CINEMA BROADCAST
03 Aug 2015
LIVE CINEMA BROADCAST
MONDAY, 3 AUGUST, 2015
Richard O'Brien returns to the show for a limited West End run! Special season of shows filmed for a nationwide LIVE CINEMA BROADCAST
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Limited season of West End London shows starring Richard O’Brien, the creator of this timeless classic, as he returns to the cast for the first time in more than 20 years as the Narrator! With David Bedella returning to the role of Frank n Furter (further star cast to be announced).
Limited season of West End London shows starring Richard O’Brien, the creator of this timeless classic, as he returns to the cast for the first time in more than 20 years as the Narrator! With David Bedella returning to the role of Frank n Furter (further star cast to be announced).
Tickets NOW ON SALE! >Click here to book
This special season is all in aid of Amnesty International and is being filmed for a LIVE CINEMA BROADCAST on 17th Sept.
More info and booking on the screenings at www.rockyhorrorlive.co.uk
LONDON SHOW TIMES:
Fri 11 Sep 7.30pm
Sat 12 Sep 5.30pm & 8.30pm
Mon 14 Sep 7.30pm
Tue 15 Sep 7.30pm
Wed 16 Sep 7.30pm
Thu 17 Sep (not yet on sale) 6.45pm (Live Broadcast in Cinemas)
ON SALE DATE FOR THIS ONE COMING SOON
Fri 18 Sep 5.30pm & 8.30pm
Sat 19 Sep 5.30pm & 8.30pm
Fri 11 Sep 7.30pm
Sat 12 Sep 5.30pm & 8.30pm
Mon 14 Sep 7.30pm
Tue 15 Sep 7.30pm
Wed 16 Sep 7.30pm
Thu 17 Sep (not yet on sale) 6.45pm (Live Broadcast in Cinemas)
ON SALE DATE FOR THIS ONE COMING SOON
Fri 18 Sep 5.30pm & 8.30pm
Sat 19 Sep 5.30pm & 8.30pm
CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2016 UK TOUR
26 Jun 2015
DIANA VICKERS (X FACTOR / LITTLE VOICE) as Janet
BEN FREEMAN (EMMERDALE) as Brad
PAUL CATTERMOLE (S CLUB 7) as Eddie/Dr Scott
KRISTIAN LAVERCOMBE (ROCKY HORROR SHOW 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR) returns as Riff Raff
X Factor finalist and star of the stage version of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Diana Vickers will star in the role of Janet Weiss alongside Emmerdale actor, Ben Freeman, who will play the role of Brad Majors. S Club 7 star, Paul Cattermole, will join Ben and Diana by playing Eddie and Dr. Scott. Following his huge success in over 900 performances of the 40th Anniversary Global Tour of The Rocky Horror Show, Kristian Lavercombe returns as Riff Raff. Further casting to be announced soon.
Diana Vickers (Janet) first came to public attention in 2008 when she was a finalist on The X Factor, before signing a record deal with RCA Records and getting a number one single and album. After her second album, Diana starred in the West End production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, for which she received excellent reviews from the press and the role won her the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers’ Choice Awards ‘London Newcomer of the Year’. She then went on to star in the West End production of Duck House alongside Ben Miller and Simon Shepherd.
Ben Freeman (Brad) is best known for playing the role of Scott Windsor in Emmerdale, but he also starred on stage in the West End productions of Legally Blonde, Dreamcoats and Petticoats and Wicked. He has also starred as The Fonz in the UK touring production of Happy Days.
Paul Cattermole (Eddie / Dr. Scott) has just completed the sold out S Club 7 Bring It All Back 2015 UK Tour with the other members of S Club 7 after they reformed at the start of the year. The group initially shot to fame in 1999 and had four number one singles and a number one album, as well as a series of TV shows including Miami 7, LA 7, Hollywood 7 and Viva S Club. Paul and the rest of S Club 7 also performed at Party At The Palace as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubliee celebrations on 1 June 2002.
Kristian Lavercombe (Riff Raff) delighted fans when he starred in over 900 performances of The Rocky Horror Show as Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show’s 2013 / 2014 40th Anniversary World Tour in 2013, before continuing in the role as part of the global 40th Anniversary Tour.
OPEN AUDITIONS VIDEO
26 Jun 2015
See our expert panel as they pick 2 winners who will perform in the show in the 40th Anniversary week in June 2013.
Director Christopher Luscombe and the team take our hopefuls through their paces!
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7 DEADLY SINS...
26 Jun 2015
7 DEADLY SINS...
MONDAY, 16 MARCH, 2015
We can only stay away for so long. Prepare the transit beam...ROCKY HORROR RETURNS TO THE UK!!!!
Seven SINFUL cities have been chosen by the Master for a special visit. It's time to dust of your corsets, dig out the eyeliner and start the dieting! (joke) From December 17th this year - BRIGHTON, MANCHESTER, WIMBLEDON, BIRMINGHAM, LIVERPOOL, SUNDERLAND & TORQUAY will go on sale EXCLUSIVELY to FANS OF THE SHOW this Friday 20th March at 10am. You can get £5 off certain performances and get access to FRONT ROW SEATS which have been held off for only the most trusted of Dr Frank N Furter's followers.
AUSTRALIA DATES NOW ON SALE....
04 Nov 2013
After a the accalimed 40th Anniversary Tour this year in the UK, we take the show down under. Dates include Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne.
CRAIG MCLACHLAN stars as FRANK N FURTER full cast info click here
CASTING ANNOUNCMENT: CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE TO PLAY THE NARRATOR
06 Aug 2013
Our very own Christopher Luscombe, director of The Rocky Horror Show 40th Anniversary tour, will take over the role of The Narrator in his first acting role for over a decade, throughout August when the tour goes to Glasgow, Canterbury, Bristol and Oxford.
Stepping out of the director’s chair and into the spotlight once again, Christopher will star alongside Dani Harmer, Ben Forster and Oliver Thornton.
Plus... TONIGHT at the King’s Theatre Glasgow
Directing the Director – Christopher Luscombe as the Narrator
Free to Tuesday ticket holders, post show.
As Christopher Luscombe takes to the stage for the first time in over a decade, join him and resident director Simon Greiff for an informal Q & A on what it’s like to return to tread the boards, and on directing the Director! Just stay in your seats post show and you will be joined in the auditorium by Christopher and Simon.
Free to Tuesday ticket holders, post show.
As Christopher Luscombe takes to the stage for the first time in over a decade, join him and resident director Simon Greiff for an informal Q & A on what it’s like to return to tread the boards, and on directing the Director! Just stay in your seats post show and you will be joined in the auditorium by Christopher and Simon.
RHYDIAN CONFIRMED FOR BRISTOL WEEK
26 Apr 2013
Great news this week as we confirm Rhydian will play Rocky for an extra week this summer
Bristol Hippodrome 19 - 24 August! - be there for a massive summer party
FRANKS AND FORSTER ANNOUNCE NEW DATES!
19 Apr 2013
We are thrilled to announce the following casting news....
Philip Franks extends as the Narrator to 27th July!!
Ben Forster will be returning to the role of Brad from the week of 22nd July 2013 (Darlington). Ben will play all shows through to 2 November excluding 30 Sept - 15 Oct inclusive.
OPEN AUDITIONS!
28 Mar 2013
OPEN AUDITIONS!
THURSDAY, 28 MARCH, 2013
SATURDAY 30th MARCH AT MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE AT 10AM
Do you dream of joining the cast of Rocky on stage? Could you sing a belter whilst in a basque and heels? Then Dammit Janet, we need you!
The Ambassador Theatre Group will be holding open auditions on Saturday 30th March at Manchester Opera House for the chance to join the cast of the Rocky Horror Show on stage, as part of the 40th Anniversary celebrations week, which will be running in Manchester from 17th June 2013.
The producers will ask those auditioning to perform one song, from a choice of four Rocky numbers. One male and one female will be selected from the auditions to perform their song on stage in front of an audience of over 2,000 Rocky Horror fans, as part of the show finale on Tuesday 18th June, at the Manchester Palace Theatre.
To enter the open auditions, performers will need to apply online at www.XXX before XX and should arrive at the Manchester Opera House, 3 Quay Street, Manchester M3 3HP at 9:45am on Saturday 30th March. The audition panel will comprise of Rocky Horror Show Director Chris Luscombe, Musical Director Tony Castro, Choreographer Nathan Wright and ATG Head of Production, Meryl Faiers. Audition places are limited.
Those auditioning on the day must arrive dressed as a character from the show and perform a song from the following selection; Science Fiction, Touch Me, Sweet Transvestite or Once In A While.
FABULOUS AT FORTY
01 Jan 2013
Look out for backstage tours, masterclasses, celebrity guest stars, party night and much more all tbc
SAM ATTWATER CAST AS NEW BRAD
12 Apr 2011
TV and stage star SAM ATTWATER performs the role of Brad Majors.
DANI HARMER CAST AS JANET
16 Mar 2011
DANI HARMER CAST AS JANET
WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCH, 2011
We are thrilled to announced that Dani will join the company as our new JANET WEISS from 13 May!
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