Rocky Horror 40th anniversary production tours to Liverpool & Manchester
The musical, which first appeared at the Royal Court in 1973, and
was voted “favourite Royal Court Play” in the venue’s 50th anniversary
year, has so far announced dates at 18 venues, with performances until
mid-July. Further dates are also hinted at for what is billed as “a
year-long UK National adventure.”
The Richard O’Brien
musical tells the story of a group of college students whose
broken-down car forces them into the house of Dr Frank’n’Furter, where
they meet his meneagerie of sci-fi/horror send-up companions. It has a
fiercely loyal following who regularly don fancy dress to attend
performances and screenings of the 1975 film adaptation.
The
new production, which opens at Brighton’s Theatre Royal, will also visit the Liverpool Empire (11- 16 February), and the Manchester Opera House (25-30 March) amongst many more venues.
The musical,
which includes hits such as “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, “Dammit
Janet” and “The Time-Warp” has previously starred the likes of Russell Crowe, Tim Curry, Jerry Springer and Meatloaf. Casting for the tour has yet to be announced.
