The Rocky Horror Show - 40th Anniversary Production

Synopsis

Follows squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they'll never forget, with the scandalous Frank N Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including 'Sweet Transvestite', 'Damn It Janet' and, of course, the pelvic-thrusting 'Time Warp', Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity. This is the boldest bash of them all, so fish out the fishnets, buff up your basque and sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Don't dream it - be it!

Our Review:

Tony Clancy - 14 January 2013

No other show has to work so hard to compete with its audience as The Rocky Horror Show. In the bar before curtain up, battalions of rugby players parade their fishnets and suspenders; normally respectable women who should know better are clad in acres of shiny PVC and day-glow wigs. A good smattering of wholesome Brad and Janet look-alikes are ready for the Timewarp. Can the performers hope to live up to expectations? Will the audience get the Frank N Furter they crave?

Luckily yes. The cast are in fine form. In this production, dance routines are tight and energetic, audience interventions are parried with wit. Philip Franks’ narrator has a particularly good rapport with the audience who in turn treat him with gleeful cruelty.

What can make or break a performance of this kitsch sci-fi rock and roll fantasy is the singing. If the cast can’t hit the big notes then all is lost – but here they all tackle their set pieces with a resounding gusto that m...

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Latest User Review

Will Worsley - 20 January 2013:

Immense performance from everyone on stage, backstage and the musicians. For the Rocky "virgins" who have yet to see this tour you have a delight ahead of you. Make the effort: dress up, learn the lines (especially when the narrator Philip Franks is on stage) and don't forget your props. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant...

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