Returning to the role of Frank-N-Furter after more than 25 years, Jason Donovan is even funnier and flirtier than he was the first time round. He appears to be having a ball in a show which, to paraphrase one of its songs, is the very definition of giving yourself over to absolute pleasure.

Rocky Horror Show is now into its 51st year and this production is the perfect celebration of its magnificent weirdness. It’s bold, brashy and hyperactive, and an exploration of sexual fluidity that was way before its time and now feels very much of the times. Leave your inhibitions at the door and surrender to its glorious silliness.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Rocky Horror Show by Richard O'Brien (lyrics, music, book)

Dominion Theatre, London, 10 September 2024

Starring Jason Donovan, Mawaan Rizwan, Connor Carson, Lauren Chia, Job Greuter, Natasha Hoeberigs, Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli, Morgan Jackson, Edward Bullingham et al

Directed by Christopher Luscombe

Rocky Horror Show is at London’s Dominion Theatre until 20 September; it then tours the UK until 30 August 2025 – for tickets and more information, visit rockyhorror.co.uk

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