Australian ROCKY HORROR's Craig McLachlan Accused of Sexual Assault
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2018
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Craig McLachlan has been accused of indecent assault, sexual harassment, indecent exposure, and bullying of female colleagues. McLachlan is currently in Adelaide starring as Frank-N-Furter in the 2018 tour of Rocky Horror. He has denied the allegations.
Three Extra ROCKY HORROR SHOWS Added for Brisbane!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2018
Producers Howard Panter, John Frost and GWB Entertainment today announced that due to overwhelming demand they will be adding three additional shows to the Brisbane season.
Cameron Daddo Joins Craig McLachlan Led ROCKY HORROR
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2017
Producers Howard Panter, John Frost and GWB Entertainment today announced that stage and screen leading man Cameron Daddo will join the cast of the world's favourite rock and roll musical.
Further Cast Announced for Craig McLachlan Led ROCKY HORROR
by Julie Musbach - Oct 19, 2017
Producers Howard Panter, John Frost and GWB Entertainment today announced additional cast members for the 2018 Australian tour of the world's favourite rock and roll musical. Richard O'Brien'sThe Rocky Horror Show will re-open the refurbished Festival Theatre at the Adelaide Festival Centre from 28 December 2017, then play at QPAC, Brisbane from 18 January 2018, and the Crown Theatre, Perth from 17 February 2018.
Craig McLachlan Returns to the Stage in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2017
Producers Howard Panter, John Frost and Torben Brookman today announced that the world's favourite rock and roll musical would return to Australia in a fresh new production next year, with Craig McLachlan again donning Frank N Furter's legendary fishnet stockings in his Helpmann Award-winning role.
ATG's Panter & Squire Top The Stage 100 for Seventh Consecutive Year
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2016
Ambassador Theatre Group's Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE have topped the The Stage 100 for a record-breaking seventh consecutive year following a landmark year of international acquisitions and production investment. The announcement makes Panter and Squire the most successful entrants ever on the exclusive list which is compiled annually by the UK industry's leading newspaper, which ranks the powerhouses of British theatre.
Richard O'Brien Does the Time Warp in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Beginning Tonight in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2015
Producers Howard Panter and John Frost gleefully announced that the author of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O'Brien, would join the production at certain special performances during the Melbourne season, playing the role of the Narrator. O'Brien can be seen at performances tonight, June 30, and July 1, 2, 5 (5.30pm only), 7, 8 and 9.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Extends Through July 19 in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2015
Producers Howard Panter and John Frost announced today that due to extraordinary demand, The Rocky Horror Show will play an extra week at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne. This iconic production will now close on 19 July.
Helpmann Awards Nominations - Updating LIVE!
by Tim Carney - Jun 22, 2015
Tonight the 2015 Helpmann Awards nominations will be announced concurrently in 6 cities across Australia. Presenters will include Todd Mckenney, Caroline O'conner, Kate Miller-Heidke, Craig McLachlan and Amy Lehpamer.
Richard O'Brien to Do the Time Warp in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2015
?Producers Howard Panter and John Frost gleefully announced today that the author of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O'Brien, would join the production at certain special performances during the Melbourne season, playing the role of the Narrator. O'Brien can be seen at performances on June 30, July 1, 2, 5 (5.30pm only), 7, 8 and 9.
Let's Do The Time Warp! THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens Tonight in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015
?Sydney, the wait is over. Australia's new 40th Anniversary production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, which received huge acclaim during sell out seasons last year in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, opens tonight at the Sydney Lyric Theatre
New THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Tickets On Sale in Melbourne and Sydney
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 16, 2015
Dur to huge demand, new tickets go on sale today for the Sydney season of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Audiences are queuing to do the Time Warp with Craig McLachlan, Bert Newton and the rest of the cast. The Rocky Horror Show plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 11 April, before a return season at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne from 12 June.
Full Cast Announced for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Australia
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 12, 2015
Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced the full cast for the 2015 season of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, which will play at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 11 April and the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne from 12 June.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns to Melbourne
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 1, 2014
Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced that Melbourne's hit 2014 musical would return to the Comedy Theatre in 2015 due to popular demand. Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show played a sold out Melbourne season from April to July this year, and was forced to close to enable its star, Craig McLachlan, to film season three of his hit TV series The Dr Blake Mysteries.
Bert Newton to Play the Narrator in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, April 2015
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 19, 2014
Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced that beloved theatre and television performer Bert Newton would play the Narrator in the Sydney season of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Newton is currently starring as Vince Fontaine in the national tour of John Frost's production of Grease, and has also performed on stage in Wicked, The Producers, Annie, The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz.
2014 HELPMANN AWARDS Winners Announced - Cate Blanchett, Craig McLachlan, THE KING & I and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 19, 2014
The 14th Annual Helpmann Awards were presented live from Sydney's Capitol Theatre and broadcast on Foxtel's Arena. Host Jonathan Biggins was joined by some of Australia's most talented performers and industry leaders to announce this year's winners while recognising the distinguished artistic achievement and excellence across the major disciplines of Australia's live performance industry.