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Scoop
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The Rocky Horror Show Returns After 15 Years
Press Release – Sandra Roberts 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)
Scoop
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The Rocky Horror Show Returns After 15 Years
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)
BBC News
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Rocky Horror Show cast get ready to Time Warp in Belfast
The cast of the touring production of the Rocky Horror Show have paid homage to one of the show's original stars, who is from Belfast. Patricia Quinn starred in the original stage production and in the film. It is also a "full circle moment" for Connor Carson, from Killinchy in County Down, who is playing Brad Majors in the touring Rocky Horror Show first opened as a stage production in the Royal Court in 1973 and then became a film starring Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon. The popular show has built up a huge cult following over the years as fans follow the adventures of Brad Majors and Janet Weiss who accidentally find themselves in Frank-N-Furter's country mansion living alongside the perfect man Rocky and domestics Riff Raff and Magenta. The iconic Time Warp dance is also a hugely popular feature of the show. Patricia Quinn played Magenta and the Usherette in the Royal Court production and subsequent film. Natasha Hoeberigs is now playing Magenta and the Usherette and is proud to be part of a show with such an important legacy. "Incredible people have come and gone through the show over the years, like the amazing Patricia Quinn," she said."To step into the shoes of a role that she originated, it's a blessing, it's a dream come true," she said. "I grew up as a child in New Zealand watching the film and watching her portrayal and thinking that's amazing,". In Hamilton in New Zealand there is a statue of Riff Raff. Rocky fans have tried to get a Magenta statue organised in Belfast. Ms Hoeberigs believes it "has to happen". "I think we need to start a petition and I think everyone who is a fan of Rocky Horror needs to get on board with this and we must pay homage to Patricia Quinn and her Magenta," she said. "Richard O'Brien has his statue in Hamilton in New Zealand and it would be so special to have one here in Belfast." Connor Carson used to perform in amateur shows in Belfast and Lisburn before training professionally. He has now performed in the West End and Rocky Horror is his first UK tour."The first professional show I ever watched as a little kid was here in the Grand Opera House so it's definitely a full circle moment to come back here and be playing one of the leads in Rocky Horror - it's a pinch me moment," he says it is very comforting to hear Northern Irish accents in the crowd and meeting him at stage door. "It's such an iconic show and people love it so much so it's great to bring that to Belfast as well," he said. "There is pressure here as I've a bunch of family and friends coming to see it this weekend. "It's amazing to be part of something that means so much to people and that they can connect with. It's really special."One of Connor's favourite bits of the show is getting to perform the Time Warp, particularly during the finale. "Doing the Time warp is an iconic piece of choreography, everyone has been doing at primary school discos since they were five years old," he added. The Rocky Horror show is currently playing at the Grand Opera House in Belfast before moving on to Dublin and then the Millennium Forum in Londonderry.
Belfast Telegraph
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Belfast Pride 2025: Full details of parades and events in Belfast
Belfast Pride organisers say they are gearing up for what they hope will be their biggest parade ever, with a packed schedule of events leading up to next weekend's main celebration. More than 85,000 spectators flocked to the capital last year for Northern Ireland's biggest LGBTQ+ event, which was established in 1991. The festival runs from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 27 and features over 150 events across 10 days. Pride Day and the main Pride Parade, the festival's centrepiece, will take place on Saturday, July 26. Every year the parade adopts a theme with this year's being 'No Going Back,' in what organisers have said is a nod to the 'non-negotiable' fight for acceptance. A statement on Belfast Pride's website said: 'This theme is a reminder that the fight for dignity, rights, and acceptance is non-negotiable – there is no turning back from the advances made in visibility, legal protections, and societal recognition. "From the ban on hormone blockers in Northern Ireland, the failure of any government in the UK or Ireland to ban conversion therapy, the Supreme Court ruling on the rights of trans people, and the bans on pride parades – LGBTQIA+ rights are under attack here, and across the world. 'The message from Belfast Pride 2025 needs to be heard far and wide – NO GOING BACK.' When is the Belfast Pride Parade? The parade is set to begin at 1pm on Saturday, July 26 with the parade build-up starting from 11.30 am. The Belfast Pride Parade is the main event in the LGBTQ+ calendar, a major city event and the biggest cross-community parade in Belfast. What is the Belfast Pride Parade Route? This year's parade will set off from Custom House Square, continue along Bridge Street, Donegall Street, and past Writers Square, then head up Royal Avenue to City Hall before looping along Chichester Street and ending near Victoria Square. What can you do after the parade? A Pride Village will also pop up in the city centre, featuring a market, live music, children's entertainment, and a quiet space — all in an alcohol- and smoke-free environment. It will be based at the Big Fish, Donegall Quay where you can grab a bite to eat in a relaxed environment. Meanwhile, a party begin at 12 at Custom House Square and continue after the parade is finished. The 'infamous' Dj Kenny K will take to the stage followed by a number of drag queens and other performers. Topping off the day will be the Belfast Pride after-party at the Telegraph building with doors opening from 9pm. The line up includes Judas DJs and Froot Factory as well as The Harland & Poof Collective and many more. What other events are on throughout the week? From Monday until Saturday theatre lovers will get the chance to see The Rocky Horror Show at the Grand Opera House with performances from drag queens including Time Warp and Dammit Janet. BRIT Award winner Kate Nash will also be in town on July 22 for a live interview at the Oh Yeah Music Centre. The artist will also discuss the future of music industry as well as standing up for what's right. On Thursday a golf social event will be held at Laganview Golf Centre where visitors can pick up skills and dance between putts. At the QUB Student Union's bar on July 25 a selection of classic pop songs will be played throughout the night, including hits from Bon Jovi, Queen and Phil Collins.
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It's more work than I thought', admits RTE star Jen Zamparelli begins rehearsals for iconic West End musical
RTE star Jennifer Zamparelli has begun rehearsals on an iconic West End musical - and fans can see her in action this summer. The Ireland this August. Advertisement 3 Jennifer Zamparelli will star in The Rocky Horror Picture Show 3 Jen jetted over the London to rehearse for the show 3 Jen updated fans on her first day of rehearsals The renowned stage show will take to the stage at Energy Theatre from Monday, August 11 to Wednesday, August 16. The musical will then Opera House from August 25 to 30. Jen will be joining Aussie singer , The 45-year-old jetted over to Wimbledon Theatre. Advertisement READ MORE IN JEN ZAMPARELLI The Dublin star was ecstatic to start her journey working on the famous show and documented her day. As she walked up to the theatre, Jen filmed the outside of the venue and wrote: "Lets go!!!! Rocky Horror rehearsals!!" Jen finished up the run through, but admitted to feeling slightly taken aback by the work load. The mum-of-two recorded herself leaving the theatre and said: "So I just finished my first rehearsal there and it's kind of more than I thought. Advertisement Most read in News TV "There a lot of work in it. But the guys are lovely." Earlier last week, Jen opened up about her stage nerves while chatting to Rebecca and Brendon on 98FM. Jennifer Zamparelli returns on air The host confessed: "Everytime I talk about it I get even more scared. Because its one thing to stand on a stage, but standing next to West End actors and Jason Donovan and doing the Time Warp is a different level of fear." Jen told how she was delighted to land the role of The Narrator as it's "not much of a character role" and is more to do with interacting with the audience. Advertisement "So it's a bit of craic and I get to do the Time Warp." The former 2FM star shared her apprehension surrounding the idea of performing eight shows a week. She added: "I don't know if I have it in me. Time will tell." Jen recalled watching Advertisement But we're sure Jen will live up to all expectations when she hits the stage this August.
