22 Apr 2025
JENNIFER ZAMPARELLI TO STAR AS THE NARRATOR IN DUBLIN, DERRY, AND CORK
Get ready to do the Time Warp, Ireland, as actress, presenter and broadcaster Jennifer Zamparelli is set to join singing superstar Jason Donovan and the exceptional cast in Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show as The Narrator this summer at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 11 - 16 August.
The much-loved TV and radio star, known for her razor-sharp wit and infectious energy on Dancing with the Stars Ireland, will also bring her unstoppable energy to Derry’s Millenium Forum 18 - 23 August and Cork’s Opera House, 25 - 30 August, starring alongside Adam Strong. Tickets for these dates are on sale now from RockyHorror.co.uk.
Best known for her work on RTÉ’s Republic of Telly, hidden camera show The Fear, she also co-created and starred in the award-winning sitcom Bridget & Eamon. Having previously wowed in Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, she’s no stranger to musical theatre - now, she’s ready to don her fishnets and bring laughs, thrills and time-warping fun to audiences across Ireland.
Jennifer said: “I am beyond excited to jump into the Rocky Horror Show. It’s outrageous, it’s hilarious and whether you’re a diehard fan or a first timer, this is one experience you won’t want to miss! I can’t wait to bring my own twist to the role of The Narrator and Time Warp with audiences across Ireland - it’s going to be a wild ride!”
The hugely talented cast will be bringing their biggest party yet to Irish audiences. 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.