The Rocky Horror Show first began life in 1973 before an audience of just 63 people in the Royal Court’s Theatre Upstairs. Now, 50 years on, the legendary smash hit musical has been seen by 30 million people in the longest continuous run of a contemporary musical anywhere in the world.
As the show prepares to open at Manchester’s Opera House as part of a newly extended UK tour, actor Kristian Lavercombe is getting ready to once again step into the shoes and wig cap of Riff Raff - a role he’s played more than 2,000 times.
“The role has become such a big part of my life and I absolutely adore it,” said Kristian, “when I look in the mirror, I see Riff Raff as my own face now.”
