The 2014 Australian tour of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show has opened at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne.
The ever-popular musical has had sold-out seasons in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
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The coveted role of Frank N Furter is played by television and theatre star Craig McLachlan, fresh from his title role in the second series of ABC TV’s top rating drama series The Doctor Blake Mysteries.
Playing the roles of Janet and Brad, the naïve young couple caught up in a situation they don’t understand, will be musical theatre favourites Christie Whelan Browne (A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Shane Warne The Musical) and Tim Maddren (Hi 5, The Addams Family).
Reprising his role as Riff Raff, Frank’s loyal handyman, will be Kristian Lavercombe, while his sister Magenta will be played by Erika Heynatz, who was nominated for a Helpmann Award for her debut musical theatre role in Legally Blonde.
Columbia, the groupie in Frank’s entourage, will be played by Ashlea Pyke (Legally Blonde), and Eddie and Dr Scott will be Nicholas Christo (My Fair Lady).
In his first leading role as Frank’s creation Rocky will be Brendan Irving (An Officer and a Gentleman).
The Narrator will be played by the suave Tony Farrell (Dr Zhivago).
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
Season: From April 23
Performance Times:
Tuesday – Saturday 8pm
Saturday 2pm
Sunday 1.30pm & 5.30pm
Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au or phone 1300 111 011
