If you see people doing some enthusiastic Warping down Grey Street this week, don't be alarmed, they don't think it's still Halloween; they''ll have more than likely just come out seeing The Rocky Horror Show as it arrives in Newcastle.
It's the musical that is known for its audience participation, its fabulous fanbase and iconic songs and, in a change to the cast, a recogniseable face from one of British TV's most popular comedies will play the Narrator, the glorious glue that holds the whole thing together, when Rocky Horror takes up residence at the Theatre Royal.
Stepping into the role taken on by many famous faces over the years is Jackie Clune and she couldn't be more excited. Speaking about her involvement in Rocky Horror, she said: "When the producers asked me to play the Narrator I was thrilled. The Rocky Horror Show is such a unique show. I just thought, I cannot say no to Time Warping up and down the country."
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Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide over 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages.
Already wowing Rocky Horror audiences up and down the country, West End star Stephen Webb (Jersey Boys/Legally Blonde) continues in the iconic role of Frank, slipping into a corset and heels with ease. Richard Meek (Hairspray/Spamlot) makes a welcome return as Brad and is joined by fan favourite Haley Flaherty (Mamma Mia/Chicago) as Janet.
Kristian Lavercombe (Jersey Boys/Jesus Christ Superstar) once again reprises his role as Riff Raff, following more than 2000 performances around the world, with Darcy Finden who made her professional debut last year as one of the Phantoms now steps up to play the role of as Columbia.
Packed full of songs like Sweet Transvestite, Touch-A Touch-A Touch Me and, of course, The Time Wrap, The Rocky Horror Show is on at the Theatre Royal until Saturday, November 19.
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