Pieter Toerien & Howard Panter present the legendary musical extravaganza The Rocky Horror Show from 17 January to 1 March 2020 at the Teatro, Montecasino.
Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite rock ‘n roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages. This critically-acclaimed stunning new production is coming to the Teatro, Montecasino, in January 2020 – can you feel the ANTICI… PATION?! Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash-hit show features all of the famous musical numbers that have made The Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for over four decades, including ‘Sweet Transvestite’, ‘Science Fiction/Double Feature’, ‘Dammit Janet’ and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, ‘The Time-Warp’.
The Rocky Horror Show 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 while on their way to visit their favourite college professor. 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 is a guaranteed party, famously combining science-fiction, horror, comedy and music while encouraging audience participation – meaning, of course, dressing up in the most outrageous fancy dress.
The Rocky Horror Show first began life in 1973 before an audience of just 63 people in the Royal Court’s Theatre Upstairs. It was an immediate success and transferred to the Chelsea Classic Cinema, before going on to run at the Kings Road Theatre from 1973 to 1979 and the Comedy Theatre in the West End from 1979 to 1980. In 1975, it was transformed into a film called The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This film adaptation took over $135 million at the Box Office and is still shown in cinemas around the world more than 40 years after its premiere, making it the longest-running theatrical release in cinema history. Many stars, including Russell Crowe, Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Jerry Springer, Jason Donovan and Meatloaf have appeared in The Rocky Horror Show over the past 45 years.
The cast includes the best SA talent: Craig Urbani, Kate Normington, Didintle Khunou, Anthony Downing, Marlee van der Merwe, Stefania du Toit, Zak Hendrikz, Jarryd Nurden, Jessica Sole, Usisipho Nteyi, Robin Timm and Sean Louw.
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, The Rocky Horror Show is the boldest bash of them all. But be warned, this show has rude parts!
BIGGER and BETTER than ever seen before on South African stages – this is Richard O’Brien’s original legendary rock ‘n roll musical. It’s just a jump to the left… and then a step to the right!
Teatro, Montecasino
17 January – 1 March 2020
Performances: Tuesday – Friday at 20:00, Saturdays at 20:00, Sundays at 14:00 and 18:00
Tickets: R150, R200, R300, R400, R500 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun at 14:00)
R100, R150, R250, R350, R450 (Tue & Sun at 18:00)
All bookings at Theatre Box Office and Computicket
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