Thursday 10 Ocotober 2024

Plus singing superstar Jason Donovan to star as Frank-N-Furter for opening week of Playhouse run

Known for her dynamic voice and larger-than-life personality, Liverpool’s favourite radio personality Leanne Campbell is trading the airwaves for the stage this Christmas as she steps into the role of The Narrator in Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show at the Liverpool Playhouse from 9 December – 4 January. Sharing the role with Leanne, is Liverpool legend Pete Price who will also be donning his fishnets and bringing his unique talents to the stage from 3 December – 7 December*. 

Singing superstar Jason Donovan is also set to thrill Liverpool audiences, kicking off the festive season in show-stopping style as Frank-N-Furter from 3 December – 7 December. He will then pass the fishnets to Stephen Webb who will take over the role for the remainder of the run in Liverpool after which the show continues to tour the UK. This exciting new casting promises to bring fresh energy and local flair to the timeless musical, which continues its smash-hit UK tour through 2024/25 delighting audiences nationwide. 

Leanne Campbell said:
"I’ve been Time Warping for as long as I can remember, so stepping into this role feels like coming home! I can’t wait to bring some scouse attitude and Christmas sparkle to the stage - let’s make this the wildest Rocky Horror Show yet!” 

Pete Price said:
“I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of The Narrator in the Rocky Horror Show right here in Liverpool. It’s packed with fun and a bit of madness – just my kind of thing! I can’t wait to get up there and have a laugh with the crowds this Christmas.” 

The Rocky Horror Show at the Liverpool Playhouse promises to be the wildest, most unforgettable Christmas party the city has ever seen, with electrifying performances from a spectacular cast.  Brad will be played by Connor Carson, Janet by Lauren Chia, Riff Raff by Job Greuter and Magenta / Usherette by Natasha Hoeberigs. Columbia will be played by Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli, Rocky by Morgan Jackson and Eddie / Dr Scott by Edward Bullingham. 

Completing the cast are Phantoms Ryan Carter-Wilson, Arthur Janes, Hollie Nelson, Erica Wild with on-stage swing Alex Hetherington and on-stage swing/dance captain Stacey Monahan.  

The Rocky Horror Show defies space and time as it continues to captivate audiences around the world featuring all the outrageous characters and infectious energy that has made the show a global phenomenon for over five decades. Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash hit show features all the famous musical numbers which have made the Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for 50 years and counting, including “Sweet Transvestite”, “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, “Dammit Janet” and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, “Time Warp”.

The 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 whilst 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, which famously combines science-fiction, horror, comedy and music while encouraging audience participation - meaning, of course, getting dressed-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, 1973-79 and the Comedy Theatre in the West End, 1979-80. 
Since it first opened, the Rocky Horror Show has become the longest continuous run of a contemporary musical anywhere in the world. The show has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages as it continues to delight audiences on its sell-out tour. 

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 50 years. 

Get ready for a festive season filled with Time Warps, fishnets, and all the fabulous chaos that only the Rocky Horror Show can deliver! But be warned, this show has rude parts!

Tickets on sale here: The Rocky Horror Show

Tue 3 Dec to Sat 7 Dec
Jason Donovan will play the role of Frank-N-Furter
Pete Price will play the role of the Narrator (excluding performances on Fri 6 Dec)

Mon 9 Dec to Sat 4 Jan
Stephen Webb will play the role of Frank-N-Furter 
Leanne Campbell will play the role of the Narrator