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Rocky Horror Show
Rocky Horror Show
theater tickets
Star Theatre
Booking from
Wed, 30th July 2008
Booking to
Sun, 7th September 2008
It’s astounding, time is fleeting and The Rocky Horror Show is back. We’re starting another sensation and we’re definitely not under sedation!
A new Australian production of the much-loved Rocky Horror Show will open Sydney’s brand new Star Theatre in February 2008 and tickets go on sale on Monday 27th August. Co-Producer Paul Dainty, Chairman of Dainty Consolidated Entertainment says: “It’s a thrill to be bringing The Rocky Horror Show to the Australian stage. It is a timeless piece of theatre that has spanned decades. I know Australian audiences – both new and old fans – will love this show which stars some of our finest talents.” “This fresh production is an exciting new take on the world’s favourite rock 'n' roll musical. It brings together the hottest cast I have seen for a long time” commented co-producer Howard Panter, Joint Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director of the UK’s Ambassador Theatre Group. The Rocky Horror Show is an institution and one of theatre’s most endearing and outrageously fun shows. Its well-known and much-loved storyline goes something like this: Squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet knock on the door of an eerie house to use the phone after their car breaks down in the rain on a dark and stormy night. Little do they know but they’ve just walked into a convention of beings from the planet Transsexual, led by the irrepressible leather-clad sweet transvestite Frank-N-Furter. What ensues is a night of music, mayhem and naughtiness where fantasy becomes reality. The Rocky Horror Show made its debut at London’s internationally famous Royal Court Theatre Upstairs in 1973. While it’s essentially a rock’n’roll show it has also become an iconic brand and an entity unto itself which has defied the decades and continued to grow in popularity. Millions of people all over the world have seen a production of The Rocky Horror Show and sung along to classics like Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, I Can Make You A Man, Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me, Over At The Frankenstein Place and of course The Time Warp. Rocky Horror writer Richard O’Brien wrote the musical stage show in three months and almost three and a half decades later it is still being produced around the globe. “When you do something like Rocky, which is undefinable somehow, it always becomes difficult to lose that,” says the now 64-year-old writer, creator, actor and performer. “Not that I have any interest in saying goodbye to Rocky. I absolutely adore being involved and a part of something that is really a phenomenon. And I have no problems with that at all. If it overshadows anything else, I can understand completely why and again it doesn’t worry me.” Why do people go and see this show? The answer is simple according to O’Brien: “It’s a guaranteed party”. The new production will be directed by award-winning director Gale Edwards whose credits include working in theatre, opera and television. She’s worked on projects as far ranging as the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, singer Delta Goodrem’s arena tour, The Boy From Oz, Sweeney Todd, Festen and Jesus Christ Superstar. Multi-disciplined choreographer John O’Connell brings a wealth of experience to the production having worked with everyone from Baz Luhrmann Moulin Rouge and PJ Hogan Muriel’s Wedding to the Wachowski brothers -The Matrix. The Rocky Horror Show has not been seen in Sydney for a decade and will be the debut production for the soon-to-be-opened Star Theatre. “I cannot think of a better way to showcase the Star Theatre than by opening with The Rocky Horror Show which appeals to theatregoers of all ages,” says a delighted Walter Bugno, Chief Executive of Tabcorp’s Casinos Division. “The Star Theatre gives Sydney the new venue it needs for productions like the Rocky Horror where the audience want atmosphere, comfort and great views of the stage.” While the original fans of The Rocky Horror Show are closer in age to the show’s creator, the show can proudly boast that it indeed now entertains three generations of fans. From the UK, across Europe, Africa, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, from local community productions to full-blown theatre shows, the Rocky Horror Show is always on stage somewhere in the world playing to teens through to those in their 60’s. The show has always attracted notable cast members and those who have put their hands on their hips and done plenty of pelvis-thrusting include: Reg Livermore, Craig McLachlan, Jason Donovan, Kate Fitzpatrick, Daniel Aberneri, Tim Curry, Tracey Ullman, RuPaul, Jerry Springer, David Arquette, rockers Joan Jett and Sebastian Bach, Russell Crowe and Luke Perry. Thirty four years later, Rocky Horror fans and audiences are still going strong. Websites, fan clubs and annual conventions all over the world continue to foster an obsessive love for the show, its music and unusual characters. Those fans still turn up to productions dressed in every version of an authentic to a home-made costume eager to laugh, sing along and add their two cents when requested. The Sydney season promises a rollicking night and the boldest bash of them all. So fish out the fishnets and sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life and buy a ticket before madness takes its toll. Performance InfoTimes: Tues - Thurs @ 4pmFri @ 4.30pm Sat @ 9pm Sun @ 7pm Please Exchange Voucher at Box Office at Star City Theatre, Star City Casino, Pinama Rd, Pyrmont, Sydney. Please arrive at venue at least 1 hour prior to performance start time. Travel InfoThere are various ways you can get to Star City. We have a number of private bus services leaving from various suburbs around the Sydney metropolitan area. Also, you can get here by taking the Metro Light Rail from Central Railway Station or the Monorail from Darling Harbour via the city. There is a government bus service that departs from Circular Quay; this is the 443 service. Or take a short walk from Town Hall to Star City over the Pyrmont Bridge. Bus Routes STA Buses The State Transit bus route 443 regularly departs Circular Quay for Star City. For route and timetable information call 13 15 00. STAR EXPRESS Star City has a new chauffeured coach service, which commenced on August 24, 2007. The brand new fleet of spacious coaches have luxury seating, air conditioning and onboard entertainment. The service is operated by Royale Limousines, who has an 18 year history of excellence in chauffeured limousines. Star Express operates nine services across Sydney including: Bankstown, Cabramatta/Fairfield, Carlingford/Chatswood, Hurstville, Maroubra, Parramatta, Strathfield, Riverwood, Chinatown/Central/Town Hall. A return journey is only $10 and there are great member ticket redemption offers. Metro Light Rail Departs from Central Station via Darling Harbour to Star City every 7 to 10 minutes and operates seven days a week. Park at the Entertainment Centre or Harbourside car parks and catch the Light Rail to Star City. For further information call (02) 9552 2288. Monorail The Sydney Monorail links Sydney City, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. It operates every two to three minutes, seven days a week. For further information call (02) 8584 5288. Car Routes The main access roads into Star City are Pyrmont Street and Pirrama Road. Ferry Services Operate seven days a week from Circular Quay and stop at wharves a few minutes walk from Star City. For route and timetable information on State Transit's 'Darling Harbour' ferry to Pyrmont Bay Wharf call 13 15 00. |
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