The Rocky Horror Show Makes Its Return To The Marlowe Theatre
The show, which has been a global phenomenon for 50 years and seen by more than 30 million people worldwide, will be running from Monday 7 to Saturday 12 July at Canterbury’s beloved entertainment venue, The Marlowe Theatre.
It tells the story of Brad and his fiancée Janet, two squeaky clean college kids who meet Dr Frank’n’Furter by chance when their car breaks down outside his house. It’s an adventure they’ll never forget, with fun, frolics, frocks and frivolity, bursting with timeless songs and outrageous outfits. The Rocky Horror Show combines science-fiction, horror, comedy and music while encouraging audience participation in the form of fancy dress.
Written by Richard O’Brien and directed by Christopher Luscombe, it features famous musical numbers including Sweet Transvestite, Science Fiction/Double Feature, Dammit Janet and Time Warp.
Adam Strong (We Will Rock You/Disney’s Aladdin) will be making his Rocky Horror Show debut, playing the role of Frank’n’Furter. In a recent interview, Adam shared his delight for his upcoming performance:
Have you played Frank n Furter before – what do you love about the role?
I haven’t played Frank before until this tour, it has always been a dream and goal of mine. It’s such an empowering role and I get to sing all of my favourite songs and be part of the musical’s history. I’ve been a massive Rocky Horror Show fan for many many years, and I’ve studied many different Franks, so for me it just felt like the right fit.
Comedian Nathan Caton brings his sharp wit to the role of The Narrator, Brad will be played by Connor Carson, Janet by Lauren Chia, Riff Raff by Job Greuter and Magenta/Usherette by Natasha Hoeberigs. Columbia will be played by Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli, Rocky by Morgan Jackson and Eddie/Dr Scott by Edward Bullingham.
Completing the cast are Phantoms Ryan Carter-Wilson, Arthur Janes, Hollie Nelson, Erica Wild with on-stage swing Alex Hetherington and on-stage swing/dance captain Stacey Monaha.
The Rocky Horror Show first began life in 1973 before an audience of just 63 people in the Royal Court’s Theatre Upstairs. It 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).
Since it first opened, The Rocky Horror Show has become the longest continuous run of a contemporary musical anywhere in the world. The show has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages.
Tickets start from £32 and are available to book at marlowetheatre.com
