The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Fish out those fishnets, buff up your basque and sharpen those stilettos as the raunchiest musical around opened its doors for the first time last night, yes the Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at Hanley’s Regent theatre this week.
The Rocky Horror has been delighting audiences for more than three decades offering people the chance to escape the 9-5 grind and dress up extravagantly, and I’m pleased to say that Stoke-on-Trent did just that, from French maids to squeaky clean sweethearts Brad and Janet. At least half the audience hand turned out in costume, and most had gone to some considerable effort.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or completely new to the whole experience you will be guaranteed to be entertained.
From the moment the stage curtain rose the audience were on their feet and it pretty much stayed that way throughout the whole performance, singing along to Damn it Janet and of course the pelvic thrusting Time Warp.
The Rocky Horror Show plotline needs little introduction. If you’re a fan you probably know the script inside out but if you’re not you don’t know what you are missing.
David Bedella returned to the regent theatre once again to play the role of the extravagant Frank ‘n’ Furter. Bedella made the role his own and often broke into uncontrollable laughter alongside the energetic audience.
The role of innocent sweet heart Janet was played by ex-Emmerdale actress Haley Flaherty. Despite her well known character on the soap she managed to persuade audiences that she could capture the character of Janet with her strong vocal ability.
But it was Christopher Biggins who received the loudest cheers of the evening in his role as the narrator.
One diehard fan who had already previously seen the show twice, and that was this week alone told me:
“I have come to see previous performances in previous years of Rocky Horror, and this years performance is the best, they have got it spot on with the choice cast, they all bring the magic of this classic musical to life in such a way i have never seen before.”
Rocky Horror runs until the 3rd October at the Regent Theatre, Hanley.
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