The Rocky Horror Show Returns After 15 Years

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4 days ago

Get ready, New Zealand – the world's sexiest and most outrageous musical is back, and it's bigger, bolder, and brasher than ever! After 15 years away, The Rocky Horror Show is making its long-awaited return, direct from the UK and starring a phenomenal West End cast.
This isn't just a musical – it's a wild, glitter-soaked party! So dust off your corset, strap on your heels, and get ready to Time Warp like it's 1973. It's the kind of night where you can dress up, shout out, let loose, and unapologetically be your fabulous self.
Written 50 years ago by our very own national treasure Richard O'Brien, The Rocky Horror Show has thrilled over 35 million theatregoers worldwide, has been performed in 30 countries, translated into 20 languages and is the longest continuously running contemporary musical in the world.
This spectacular tour is produced by global entertainment companies Trafalgar Theatre Productions and GMG Productions, renowned for bringing high-calibre international productions to the Asia Pacific – including recent New Zealand smash hits The Play That Goes Wrong, Madagascar The Musical, and Beauty and the Beast.
Auckland – The Civic | 26 Feb – 8 Mar | Ticketmaster
Christchurch – Isaac Theatre Royal | 11 – 15 Mar | Ticketek
Wellington – St James Theatre | 18 – 29 Mar | Ticketmaster
15 years away. One unforgettable return.
The Rocky Horror Show follows two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet – who, by a twist of fate, find themselves stranded outside a mysterious mansion. Inside awaits the fabulous and flamboyant Dr Frank'n'Furter, and a wild adventure full of fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, this high-energy stage spectacular features all the iconic songs you know and love – Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, and the pelvic-thrusting, showstopping Time Warp.
'What a great joy it is to have the world's favourite rock and roll, rainbow musical, right back where it gestated. Break out the fishnets,' says creator Richard O'Brien.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or a Rocky virgin, this is your invitation to the wildest night at the theatre. Dress up, shout out, and join the celebration – this is your chance to do the Time Warp again!
Running Time: 2 hours (including interval)