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The Rocky Horror Show

Leeds Grand Theatre June 27-July 1.

Book tickets online at leedsheritagetheatres.com or call the Box Office on 0113 243 0808.

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, celebrates 50 years of non-stop partying with a special anniversary production coming to Leeds Grand Theatre later this month.

Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre, 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 international tour.

Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show features iconic classics including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the show-stopping Time Warp.

The cast includes West End star Stephen Webb (Jersey Boys/Legally Blonde) in the role of Frank-N-Furter. Philip Franks (The Darling Buds of May) plays The Narrator, Richard Meek (Hairspray/Spamlot) makes a welcome return as Brad and fan favourite Haley Flaherty (Mamma Mia/Chicago) joins them as Janet.

“Back in the 1970s, when someone asked me to entertain the Christmas staff party at the EMI Film Studios and I turned up with a song called Science Fiction Double Feature, who would have known this was the germ of the idea to turn into today what is The Rocky Horror Show,” says show creator Richard O’Brien. “To be celebrating 50 years is beyond my wildest expectations from the humble beginnings back in 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The fact that The Rocky Horror Show continues to delight audiences as it tours the UK 50 years on is simply thrilling. It is one of Britain’s most performed and beloved musicals of all time.”

The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion while on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank-nFurter. The Rocky Horror Show is a guaranteed party, ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments and famously mixing science-fiction, horror, comedy and music.