The Rocky Horror Show
2006 Charity concert
On 3 May 2006, a benefit concert version of the musical to raise money for Amnesty International. Entitled The Rocky Horror Tribute Show, it was staged at the Royal Court Theatre (where the show had its world premiere in 1973) as a one night only event hosted by Richard O’Brien. The cast featured Anthony Head and Michael Ball sharing the role of Frank-N-Furter, Ade Edmondson & Stephen Gately sharing the role of Brad, Joanne Farrell & Sophie Lawrence sharing the role of Janet, Kraig Thornber as Riff Raff, Toyah Willcox as Magenta, Amy Rosefield as Columbia, Gary Amers as Rocky Horror, Ben Richards as Eddie, Julian Littman as Dr. Scott, & original cast member Patricia Quinn as The Usherette. Christopher Biggins, Rayner Bourton, Robin Cousins, Steve Pemberton, Tony Slattery, Jamie Theakston & Richard O’Brien served as the show’s narrators, introducing each musical number. The concert also featured guest appearances from the original Columbia Nell Campbell, & Kimi Wong, O’Brien’s first wife & cast member from the 1975 film adaptation of the musical.
The concert was later released on DVD by Kultur International Films in October 2008.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Brad | Ade Edmondson |
|---|---|
| Brad | Stephen Gately |
| Dr Scott | Julian Littman |
| Eddie | Ben Richards |
| Frank-n-Furter | Michael Ball |
| Frank-n-Furter | Anthony Head |
| Guest Apperance | Kimi Wong |
| Janet | Joanne Farrell |
| Janet | Sophie Lawrence |
| Magenta / Usherette | Patricia Quinn |
| Magenta / Usherette | Toyah Wilcox |
| Narrator | Christoper Biggins |
| Narrator | Rayner Bourton |
| Narrator | Robin Cousins |
| Narrator | Richard O’Brien |
| Narrator | Steve Pemberton |
| Narrator | Tony Slattery |
| Narrator | Jamie Theakston |
| Riff Raff | Kraig Thornber |
| Rocky Horror | Gary Amers |
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Play description
Follows squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank N Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including ‘Sweet Transvestite’, ‘Damn It Janet’ and, of course, the pelvic-thrusting ‘Time Warp’, Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity. This is the boldest bash of them all, so fish out the fishnets, buff up your basque and sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Don’t dream it – be it!
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