ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK Tour Announces New Cast!

The Rocky Horror Show today announces a glittering cast for the autumn and winter legs of the 2016 UK tour.

The iconic role of The Narrator will be played by a wealth of star performers: Coronation Street favourite Charlie Condou, actor Philip Franks and Punt & Dennis star Steve Punt.

On returning to the show to play The Narrator, Charlie Condou said: "I'm so excited to be returning to the cast of the Rocky Horror Show to play The Narrator - I had such a fantastic time playing the role earlier this year so I was thrilled to be invited back. It's such an iconic show, I'm looking forward to rejoining the wonderful cast and to seeing the brilliant audiences - who I am sure will again be keeping me on my toes"

Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote will join the legendary musical in December, to play the role of Columbia for a special three week Christmas residency at the New Theatre in Oxford.

On joining the cast, and playing the role of Columbia, Georgia said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of the Rocky Horror Show, I can't wait to work with the wonderful cast who have been bringing this incredible musical to life each night. I've even been taking tap dancing lessons to prepare for the role, which has been great fun! I'm really looking forward to getting on stage and performing in front of the amazing audiences."

S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole and Liam Tamne, who shot to fame in series two of The Voice, continue to excite audiences in the roles of Eddie/Dr Scott and Dr Frank N Furter respectively. The title role of Rocky is played by Dominic Andersen. Janet will be played by theatre stars Haley Flaherty* and Sophie Linder-Lee*, who also performs as Columbia for certain residencies. Completing the cast are Rocky favourites Kristian Lavercombe as Riff Raff and Richard Meek, who plays Brad.

The 2016 UK Tour of the Rocky Horror Show has now been seen by over 230,000 people, grossing over £5million at the box office since its first performance at Brighton's Theatre Royal in December 2015.

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show was first performed on 19 June 1973 at The Royal Court Theatre and has become the world's favourite Rock N' Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for over 40 years in over 30 countries and translated into more than 20 languages. It tells the story of Brad and his fiancée Janet, two squeaky clean college kids who meet Dr Frank N Furter by chance when their car breaks down outside his house whilst on their way to visit their former college professor. It is an adventure they'll never forget, with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity, bursting with timeless songs and outrageous outfits.

Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the Rocky Horror Show is a guaranteed party, which famously combines science-fiction, horror, comedy and music. Audience participation is encouraged, meaning of course, getting dressed in your most outrageous fancy dress. This musical extravaganza features all of its famous musical classics including "Science Fiction/Double Feature", "Dammit Janet" and of course, the timeless floor-filler, "The Time-Warp". Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show is the boldest bash of them all. Be warned, this show has rude parts!

The UK tour follows last year's star-studded live screening of The Rocky Horror Show at London's Playhouse Theatre, which was broadcast to thousands of cinemas across the UK and Europe. Guest narrators included Stephen Fry, Mel Giedroyc, Emma Bunton, Anthony Head, Adrian Edmondson and Rocky creator Richard O'Brien. The performance was subsequently screened on Sky Arts.

For online bookings and show times please visit www.atgtickets.com/rockyhorror

Ticket prices range from £10 - £51.90 (with additional booking fee)

Additional discounts are available for ATG Theatre Card Holders and Millennium Club Members

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