Jennifer Zamparelli to star in The Rocky Horror Show in Dublin
The Dancing with the Stars host will step into the role of the Narrator for the show's stint from 11 to 16 August 2025. She'll be sharing the stage with Jason Donovan, who's back as Frank N' Furter after a successful tour Down Under.
Zamparelli and Donovan have previously teamed up in the 2013 Dublin production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. She said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be taking on the role of the Narrator in the iconic musical The Rocky Horror Show when it comes to Dublin in August. It's always been a favourite of mine!".
"It's sexy, outrageously funny and it's going to be so much fun working with such a brilliant cast, including my old pal the legend that is Jason Donovan!". Zamparelli has made a name for herself through her work on RTE's Republic of Telly, The Fear, and the award-winning sitcom Bridget & Eamon, which she also co-created.
She currently co-hosts Dancing with the Stars Ireland with Doireann Garrihy, and has previously had her own radio show on RTE 2FM. Tickets for The Rocky Horror Show are now available on Ticketmaster, with prices kicking off from €35.
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