The Rocky Horror Show (Tour - Birmingham)
Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome
Where: Birmingham
Date Reviewed: 3 November 2009
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[Richard O’Brien]’s Rocky Horror Show is undoubtedly the king of the cult musical genre. This proves to be heavily testamented by the hoards of fans and admirers of the show who pack full auditoriums across the country with their cross-dressing enthusiasm and energy.

It is, in fact, this energy that carries the show; transforming a visit to the theatre into an unforgettable experience. The experience is what most audience members are attracted to; in particular the expected audience participation and incomparable atmosphere.

It is these factors which help to transform the show from simple musical to more of a concert experience, in which we know exactly what to expect, but enjoy it even more so for being just that.

This does not mean to say that the production values are compromised in terms of cast and set up; in fact they are just the opposite.

David Bedella is simply fantastic in his complete embodiment of the role of Frank ‘N’ Furter, deliciously delivering a commanding and energetic performance.

The roles of Janet and Brad are equal in their successful creation, thanks to Haley Flaherty and Mark Evans, who each play kindly to the comedy and deliver great vocals.

Credit also goes to Ainsley Harriott, who makes for a surprisingly witty guest narrator, whom is also simply full of stage presence.

Sometimes the rock genre gets the better of the production, with a little too much reverb on the mic’s so that some lyrics are simply inaudible, and by cast members becoming invisible by the hoards of smoke and dry ice that fill the air.

However, this production of Rocky Horror, will not only please the faithful fans, but also the few who bare the rare Rocky ‘virgin’ status as I so did. Camp, Crude and Lewd it is, and whilst not to everyone’s taste, it proves to be a fantastically enjoyable evening of entertainment.

- Ben Wooldridge

Reader Reviews

Score	Comment	Date
	I saw the film for the 1st time the night before I went to see the show and I wondered what I was letting myself in for!!! well I shouldn't have worried because it was absolutely amazing and as for david bedella who plays Frank n Furter I have no superlatives...it was an inspired performance and I have a Frank crush!! Ainsley Harriet played the narrator was also fantastic. I have seen many, many theatre shows but I have never before felt an atmosphere like that in a theatre, it really was tangible! Even if like me who didn't really know what it was all about, it is more than worth it to go and see this amazing show with a very talented cast. I'm already booked up to go again!! And so the 'Rocky Horror Show' claims another fan! - melanie speed	15 Nov 09
	If you're a fan of the film then you should definitely go see the show live. This was my first time seeing the show live and my girlfriend and I enjoyed every minute. Considering the original cast do such a good job the cast on stage held their own admirably, even adding some touches of their own. This won't be our last time seeing the show live.... - Chris	11 Nov 09

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