ROCKY HORROR SHOW RETURNS TO THE EMPIRE WITH CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS AS NARRATOR
Richard O’Brien’s outrageous classic The Rocky Horror Show is continuing to thrust its way through the UK on an extensive national tour until December this year with Olivier Award winner David Bedella starring as the celebrated Frank ‘n’ Furter. The tour calls in at the Liverpool Empire from 4-9 November 2010 and will feature Christopher Biggins in the role of narrator! This irresistible riot has seduced audiences all over the world for more than thirty years - so whether you’re a die-hard fan or a Rocky Virgin, it’s time to celebrate this infamous adventure like never before. Brush up on those pelvic thrusts, squeeze into that corset and slip back into those killer stilettos because the world’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll musical is back with a vengeance! The worldwide phenomenon continues with productions now in preparation as far afield as Iceland and Korea! The Rocky Horror Show tells the story of engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet who are forced to seek refuge in a castle full of the maddest, baddest and sexiest group the world has ever seen. Featuring the timeless classics ‘Sweet Transvestite’, ‘Dammit Janet’ and ‘The Time Warp’, this is the craziest party you’ll ever go to, so select your seats, dress to impress and get ready for Rocky! Richard O’Brien is the writer of the The Rocky Horror Show which premiered at the Royal Court Theatre on 19 June 1973. He starred in the 1975 film adaptation as Riff Raff and is also widely recognised as the presenter of the popular TV show ‘The Crystal Maze’. Since premiering, the stage show has been in almost continuous production, and the cinematic version is one of the best known and most ardently followed films of all time. Best known for creating the roles of Satan/Warm Up Man in Jerry Springer - The Opera for which he won Best Musical Actor in 2004, David Bedella plays the mad scientist Frank ‘n’ Furter for the UK tour. Bedella has walked the corridors of has BBC1’s popular hospital drama Holby City as Doctor Carlos Fashola and starred in numerous Broadway and US national tours including Jesus Christ Superstar, La Cage Aux Folles, Almost Like Being in Love, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, West Side Story, and A Chorus Line, or which he received the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He has also played Frank ‘n’ Furter alongside Meat Loaf in The Rocky Horror Show. Full casting includes: David Bedella (Frank ‘n’ Furter), Haley Flaherty (Janet), Richard Meek (Brad), Stuart Ellis (Riff Raff), Julian Essex-Spurrier (Rocky) , Adrian Der Gregorian (Eddie/Dr Scott), Ceris Hine (Columbia), Kara Lane (Magenta), Stuart King, Marc Leslie, Tom Partridge, Charlotte Scott and Daniela Valvano. This production is produced by Howard Panter for ATG and Bill Kenwright. WWW.ROCKYHORROR.CO.UK Performance Details: The Rocky Horror Show Liverpool Empire Theatre 4-9 October 2010 Mon - thu 8pm, Fri and Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm £14 - £33.50 To book please call 0844 847 2525, visit the Empire box office or book online at www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk
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