Hull New Theatre – until 19th July 2025
Reviewed by Dawn Bennett
5*****
I’ve seen The Rocky Horror Show a lot (since before their 21st birthday and they are now on their 51st year!) so I did wonder if I would enjoy watching a completely new cast and the answer is yes, I absolutely did!
From the first moment when the usherette (Natasha Hoeberigs) introduces the show this fabulous cast held the audience in the palm of their very talented hands!
This is the story of Brad (Alex Hetherington) and Janet (Lauren Chia) two strait-laced kids, who on the way back from a wedding, get a flat tyre and have to go and ask for help at spooky house they have just passed. They are greeted by manservant Riff Raff (Job Greuter) who along with Magenta (Natasha Hoeberigs) and Columbia (Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli) introduce Brad and Janet into the warped world of the owner of the house Frank N Furter (Adam Strong). There are all sorts of things going on in the house, but what happened to Eddie and who is Dr Scott? (both played by Edward Bullingham) and why did Frank make Rocky (Morgan Jackson)?
Adam Strong was an outstanding Frank N Furter, brilliant vocals and when he sang, I’m Going Home you could have heard a pin drop in the theatre. So, so good!
The band, led by Musical Director Josh Sood, were played all the very recognisable tunes from Sweet Transvestite, Time Warp and I’m Going Home and many more.
The narrator (Nathan Caton) helps the story move along, batting back the audience comments with style, he was very funny. The ensemble was, as always, amazing!
The Rocky Horror Show is fast paced, hilarious, very cheeky and definitely not for the fainthearted! If you want to have a brilliant night out, don’t miss this excellent show, go early and see all the people in costumes playing homage to their favourite characters.
This is a show not to be missed, whether it’s your first time of watching or you’re a seasoned Rocky Horror audience member you won’t be disappointed. And me? Well, I’m back on Saturday night for the last performance because seeing it once isn’t enough!!