Theatre Royal Brighton – 14th – 19th April 2025
The Rocky Horror Show crashes into town on its latest tour and wastes no time getting the party started. Before the lights even dim, the place is buzzing. This is a show you don’t just watch; you’re part of it.
The Usherette (played by Natasha Hoeberigs who doubles as Columbia) hits the stage with Science Fiction Double Feature, setting the tone with ease and getting a huge cheer from the audience, many of whom are in fancy dress.
Connor Carson and Lauren Chia nail the awkward and prim characters of Brad and Janet. They lean into the absurdity with charm and strong vocals. Their harmonies during Over at the Frankenstein Place are stunning. Job Greuter’s Riff Raff is instantly a standout with his strong voice soaring and hilarious physical comedy.
The atmosphere is contagious as the audience leaps up and dances to the Time Warp, performing the iconic dance moves and singing along like they’re at a concert.
Adam Strong takes on the towering role of Frank n Furter with sass and vocal firepower. He doesn’t imitate Tim Curry, instead bringing his own brand of sparkle. His Sweet Transvestite entrance gets the loudest cheer of the night, and rightly so. He plays with the crowd, soaking up their shout outs and returning them with a cheeky wink.
Jackie Clune is an outstanding Narrator who brings the house down every time she answers an audience heckle. Her timing is razor-sharp and she delivers every cheeky comeback and innuendo with glee.
One of the best parts of The Rocky Horror Show is the audience who sings along, heckles and gets seriously cheeky in places which all adds to an experience which is interactive and hilarious throughout.
Rocky, brought to life energetically by Morgan Jackson, flexes his way through some fantastic choreography, brimming with confidence even in the smallest costume of the night.
Edward Bullingham is also great in the double role of Eddie and Dr Scott, and the Phantoms fill out the stage with style, backing vocals and choreography on point. The live band perform at the top of the stage, keeping everything rocking and pounding along.
By the encore, the whole theatre is on its feet, dancing, singing, cheering and smiling. At 50 years old, The Rocky Horror Show still feels fresh, loud and proud with themes of authenticity and freedom to be yourself still being relatable.
If you’re up for a night of camp fun and cracking performances, this musical always delivers.
The Rocky Horror Show tour review – 5 stars
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