2016 UK TOUR
ROCKY HORROR SHOW
The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
15th - 20th August 2016
STARRING
DIANA VICKERS (X FACTOR/LITTLE VOICE)
PAUL CATTERMOLE (S CLUB 7)
LIAM TAMNE (THE VOICE)
RICHARD MEEK (ROCKY HORROR SHOW WEST END)
KRISTIAN LAVERCOMBE (ROCKY HORROR SHOW 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR)
NORMAN PACE (HALE & PACE)
ROCKY HORROR SHOW
The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
15th - 20th August 2016
STARRING
DIANA VICKERS (X FACTOR/LITTLE VOICE)
PAUL CATTERMOLE (S CLUB 7)
LIAM TAMNE (THE VOICE)
RICHARD MEEK (ROCKY HORROR SHOW WEST END)
KRISTIAN LAVERCOMBE (ROCKY HORROR SHOW 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR)
NORMAN PACE (HALE & PACE)
Paul & Diana
The Rocky Horror Show is delighted to announce that X Factor finalist and star of the stage version of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Diana Vickers, and S Club 7’s Paul Cattermole will continue to play the roles of Janet Weiss and Eddie & Dr. Scott respectively in the UK tour into the summer of 2016.
Joining Diana and Paul, reprising the role of Brad Majors from is Richard Meek. Richard returns to the musical extravaganza for the fifth time, having originally played Brad in the 2007 and 2010 UK tours. He subsequently toured with the show in New Zealand and Singapore in 2013. In 2015 Richard returned once again, this time playing Eddie/Dr. Scott alongside Richard O’Brien himself, as part of a series of special performances in London's West End at the Playhouse Theatre. A star-studded gala performance was also broadcast live from The Playhouse to cinemas across the UK and Europe.
On extending her time on tour, Diana Vickers said: “I’m really enjoying playing Janet, and I’m excited that I will get the opportunity to extend my time in Rocky as we continue to tour the UK. There’s definitely no show like The Rocky Horror Show - no other musical like it - and I’m delighted to continue my run.”
Joining Diana and Paul, reprising the role of Brad Majors from is Richard Meek. Richard returns to the musical extravaganza for the fifth time, having originally played Brad in the 2007 and 2010 UK tours. He subsequently toured with the show in New Zealand and Singapore in 2013. In 2015 Richard returned once again, this time playing Eddie/Dr. Scott alongside Richard O’Brien himself, as part of a series of special performances in London's West End at the Playhouse Theatre. A star-studded gala performance was also broadcast live from The Playhouse to cinemas across the UK and Europe.
On extending her time on tour, Diana Vickers said: “I’m really enjoying playing Janet, and I’m excited that I will get the opportunity to extend my time in Rocky as we continue to tour the UK. There’s definitely no show like The Rocky Horror Show - no other musical like it - and I’m delighted to continue my run.”
|
Paul Cattermole added: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time in the show so far, and the chance to continue in this brilliant production is incredible. I’m looking forward to bringing the Rocky magic to audiences across the country.”
On reprising the role of Brad, Richard Meek said: “I’m delighted to be playing Brad again, coming full circle on my Rocky journey back to where it all started. It’s such an honour to be part of the Rocky family. The songs are all such classics and the fans are incredible, night after night!” |
Diana & Richard
|
Liam Tamne
Liam Tamne, who shot to fame in series two of The Voice on BBC1, will continue in the iconic role of Dr Frank N Furter. Following his huge success playing over 900 performances during the 40th Anniversary global tour of the Rocky Horror Show, Kristian Lavercombe returns as Riff Raff. Alongside Steve Punt of Punt & Dennis and Norman Pace of Hale & Pace, who continue to manage the proceedings sharing the role of the narrator.
Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show was first performed on 19 June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre and has become the world’s favourite Rock N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for over 40 years in over 30 countries and translated into more than 20 languages. It 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 whilst on their way to visit their former college professor. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity, bursting with timeless songs and outrageous outfits.
Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show was first performed on 19 June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre and has become the world’s favourite Rock N’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for over 40 years in over 30 countries and translated into more than 20 languages. It 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 whilst on their way to visit their former college professor. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity, bursting with timeless songs and outrageous outfits.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the Rocky Horror Show is a guaranteed party, which famously combines science-fiction, horror, comedy and music and encourages audience participation meaning, of course, getting dressed in your most outrageous fancy dress. This musical extravaganza features all of its famous musical classics including “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, “Dammit Janet” and of course, the timeless floor-filler, “The Time-Warp”.
Many stars, including Russell Crowe, Tim Curry, Jerry Springer and Meatloaf have appeared in The Rocky Horror Show over the past four decades. Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is the boldest bash of them all. Be warned, this show has rude parts!
Many stars, including Russell Crowe, Tim Curry, Jerry Springer and Meatloaf have appeared in The Rocky Horror Show over the past four decades. Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is the boldest bash of them all. Be warned, this show has rude parts!
What the press have said about The Rocky Horror Show:
“Panto for grown-ups – colourful, in your face, relentlessly energetic and high on audience participation” – The Times
“Hard to think of another musical quite as unique as this. Christopher Luscombe’s affectionate production feels like a genuine blast from the past” – Mail on Sunday
“As delightfully naughty as ever!” – Daily Telegraph
“So fast, so funny, so sexy” – Daily Mail
“Still the sexiest and funniest show in town” – Evening Standard
“Panto for grown-ups – colourful, in your face, relentlessly energetic and high on audience participation” – The Times
“Hard to think of another musical quite as unique as this. Christopher Luscombe’s affectionate production feels like a genuine blast from the past” – Mail on Sunday
“As delightfully naughty as ever!” – Daily Telegraph
“So fast, so funny, so sexy” – Daily Mail
“Still the sexiest and funniest show in town” – Evening Standard
For tickets call 01702 251135 or go online to southendtheatres.org.uk