Rocky Horror 40th anniversary production tours UK from December

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 Bristol Hippodrome (14-19 January), London’s New Wimbledon Theatre (21-16 January), the Manchester Opera House (25-30 March) and Milton Keynes Theatre (15-20 July) amongst many more.

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.