Rocky Horror Show Newsflash!STRICTLY STAR JOANNE CLIFTON CONFIRMS FUTURE DATES DUNCAN JAMES IS “AWE INSPRING” AS FRANK ALISON HAMMOND, BEVERLEY CALLARD AND DOM JOLY ADD TO THE FRIVOLITIESJAMES DARCH JOINS THE SHOW AS BRAD PLUS KRISTIAN LAVERCOMBE TO PLAY THE NARRATOR FOR TWO SPECIAL PERFROMANCESAS THE LEGENDARY MUSICAL CONTINUES TO THRILL AUDIENCES ACROSS THE UKOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY Neil Reading PR The Rocky Horror Show continues to play to packed houses as it tours the length and breadth of the UK throughout 2019 featuring a wealth of star performers. More than 100,000 people have seen the show during the tour and there are no signs of this incredible cast slowing down. Strictly star Joanne Clifton, who has been delighting audiences and receiving rave reviews as Janet, will continue to don her corset and fishnets as she extends her role in the musical extravaganza for a further six months until the end of the 2019 tour. Joanne said: “I absolutely love playing Janet, so I’m delighted to continue with the show throughout the year”.
Duncan said: “I’m just loving every minute. Frank is such an iconic role; it’s an honour to play him.”
Beverley said: “When the producers asked me to play the Narrator, I couldn’t believe it. I just thought, I can’t say no. I’ve been Time Warping for years!”
James said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of The Rocky Horror Show. It’s mad - there is no denying that. But, as the devoted audiences prove, it’s a story that’s got heart and relevance through every generation. Its infectious energy is still standing the test of time and coming out on top. I can’t wait to put my own small stamp on such a well known and loved character as Brad – bring on the madness!”
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash hit show features all of the famous musical numbers which have made The Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for over four decades, including “Sweet Transvestite”, “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, “Dammit Janet” and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, “The Time-Warp”.
The Rocky Horror Show first began life in 1973 before an audience of just 63 people in the Royal Court’s Theatre Upstairs. It was an immediate success and transferred to the Chelsea Classic Cinema, before going on to run at the Kings Road Theatre, 1973-79 and the Comedy Theatre in the West End, 1979-80. In 1975 it was transformed into a film called ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’. This film adaptation took over $135 million at the Box Office and is still shown in cinemas around the world more than 40 years after its premiere, making it the longest running theatrical release in cinema history. The Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages. Many stars including Russell Crowe, Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Jerry Springer, Jason Donovan and Meatloaf have appeared in The Rocky Horror Show over the past 45 years. In 2015, as part of a sold-out season at London’s Playhouse Theatre, a special star-studded Gala charity performance in aid of Amnesty International was broadcast to over 600 cinemas across the UK and Europe. The live screening - featuring a host of celebrities playing The Narrator including Stephen Fry, Mel Giedroyc, Emma Bunton, Ade Edmondson, Anthony Head and Richard O’Brien – smashed box office records and was the biggest grossing film in cinemas across the UK. The performance was subsequently screened on the Sky Arts channel. Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, The Rocky Horror Show is the boldest bash of them all. But be warned, this show has rude parts! Tour dates:
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June 13, 2019 11:38am ET by Neil Reading PR |