The Stockton Globe welcomes The Rocky Horror Show this Spring for the show’s 50th anniversary.
Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical celebrates 50 years with a special anniversary production due to arrive at Stockton Globe on April 24 for a week of fun, frolics and frivolity.
This celebratory tour is already exciting audiences and with an extraordinary cast in tow, from a Strictly winner to a Motherland star, not forgetting some seasoned theatre greats.
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, actor, presenter, and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba is to don his fishnets once again as he returns to the role of Brad Majors.
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Ore Oduba said: “I can’t wait to reunite with my Rocky family, reprising my role as Brad Majors.
“There is just nothing quite like the Rocky Horror Show. I had the most incredible time touring the country last year, so to slip on the heels and zip up my corset again on the 50th anniversary of this iconic show will be so special.
“I can’t’ wait to Time Warp again, it’s going to be epic!”
The cast is already wowing Rocky Horror audiences with Motherland star Jackie Clune known for her work on both stage and screen (9 to 5/The Vote/Motherland/Borderline) also joining the cast for the Stockton performance run.
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Jackie said: “When the producers asked me to play the Narrator I was thrilled.
“The Rocky Horror Show is such a unique show. I just thought, I cannot say no to Time Warping up and down the country.”
West End star Stephen Webb (Jersey Boys/Legally Blonde) will be continuing in the famous role of Frank, slipping into a corset and heels with ease and is joined by fan favourite Haley Flaherty (Mamma Mia/Chicago) as Janet.
Kristian Lavercombe (Jersey Boys/Jesus Christ Superstar) reprises his role as Riff Raff, following over 2000 performances around the world, with Darcy Finden who made her professional debut last year as one of the Phantoms now stepping up to play the role of as Columbia.
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Ben Westhead (Oliver/The Sound of Music) plays Rocky, Suzie McAdams (School of Rock/Kinky Boots) takes on the role of Magenta and Joe Allen (Little Shop of Horrors/Charlie & The Chocolate Factory) plays Eddie & Dr Scott.
Playing the Phantoms are Stefania Du Toit (Starlight Express/Singing in the Rain), Jessica Sole (Into The Woods/Camelot), Reece Budin (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical/Man of La Mancha) and Fionán O'Carroll (Theatre whilst training: Urinetown/Children of Eden) who is making his professional debut.
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Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show is ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, and features timeless classics including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting show stopping Time Warp.
The Rocky Horror Show arrives at Stockton Globe from Monday, April 24 to Saturday, April 29.
Tickets are available from £13 and can be purchased via www.stocktonglobe.co.uk
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