Rokky Horror Tribute Show

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The Rokky Horror Tribute Show, 100% Live Band or Digital Playback

Essentially the show pays homage to the original Rocky Horror Show but by voluntary agreement with Richard O'Brien (the creator/ owner of the copyright) we perform our show "in the spirit of" and as a live gig. It is fully costumed and contains all of the best known songs from the original.

It is not a theatre production, but with dialogue devised by the production team, there is a narrative through-line that sets the characters that appear in context within a series of events which compliment songs performed. For example, as the show starts one of our girls appears dressed as a cinema usherette (as per the current stage show) to the opening song Science Fiction, sung live.

Terry Nash as a Meet Loaf impersonator (or, should you choose this option) a narrator (as per the stage play and film) introduces and links the various songs.

After the initial opening, the narrator sets the scene by asking the audience to imagine themselves needing to knock on the door of a "spooky castle" (B Movie Horror Film references are all part of the genre) whereupon our sound engineer as Rif Raf re-creates the scene from the film in suggesting the audience had "better come on inside". Suddenly the rest of the cast (except Dr Frank) burst onto the stage and perform The Time Warp. The next job for the narrator is to introduce "the very lovely, the very sexy...Dr Frank".

At this point our main character (in full transvestite costume hidden by a cape) appears on stage and begins to encourage audience participation, then sings the other key song from the original show Sweet Transvestite. The magic moment is when Dr Frank whips off his cape to reveal his stockings and suspenders, gloves, 6" stilettos, and basque.

It is worth emphasising here that this is not an adult strip show. It is a tongue in cheek tribute show aligned to the innuendo present in a Carry On film. In cinema terms; a 12A or 15.

Through the use of double-entendre, humour, references to sentiments expressed in the original production and costume changes between the four or five characters (depending on your budget) on stage, the show presents the rest of the material in a light hearted way, ever responsive to feedback from the audience. The show culminates in a re-working of Time Warp where the audience are positively encouraged to sing along, dance, and generally join in. More often than not there are many guests who arrive in costume.

With our main aim being to entertain our audiences, we are the first to realise that some people have never heard of Rocky beyond Time Warp and Sweet Transvestite. Also, that some attending are ardent fans of the film and the stage show. We do recommend the inclusion of some Rock n Roll Classics (Johnny B Goode, Great Balls of Fire, I Love Rock n Roll) to help make any evening fully inclusive.

Although the show works as a tribute to Rocky Horror in its own right, it can be booked with any of the other tributes shows Terry Nash has devised, currently performs in and manages. Adding Meet Loaf does of course add an extra dimension (Meat played both Dr Scott and Eddie in both the film and stage) it helps to warm the audience up.

Furthermore, for a small additional charge (POA less than the cost of hiring an independent performer from elsewhere) an extra set can simply be added on to extend the evenings entertainment. In fact, by popular demand, since 2009 we have included the option to run Meet Loaf meets Rokky Horror as a 2 x 45 minutes show encompassing the best hits from both, allowing for a more varied set of songs to encourage audiences to become involved, and to extend the length of time available to create a full nights entertainment package in one. With Terry Nash effectively acting as compere, this is a show full of audience participation, quality vocalisations AND FUN.

●●●●●● New for 2012 ●●●●●●
Rokky Horror Meets Twisted Grease
All of the above that audiences have come to love and expect, with the added bonus that we don't kill our Frank!!!!...... In a completely postmodern twist on the angst within the original, Frank now departs the stage looking for Hollywood, fame and fortune.. He returns as his alter ego and the star of Twisted Grease.. The one and Only Tranny Zuko John Revolter Eat your heart out. With his new found fame this cool Daddy O from the land of Musicals leads the cast into singing classic songs from the movie.

» Song List

• Science Fiction
• Damn It Janet
• Over At The Frankenstein Place
• The Time Warp
• Sweet Transvestite
• Make Youa Man
• Touch Me
• Eddie's Teddy
• Rose Tint My World
• Wild And Untammed Thing
• I'm Going Home
• Super Heroes
• Bat Out Of Hell
• You Took The Words
• I Would Do Anything For Love
• All Revved Up
• Rock And Roll Dreams
• Two Out Of Three Aint Bad
• All Coming Back To Me Now
• Dead Ringer For Love
• Paradise By The Dashboard Light
• Heaven Can Wait
• Los Angelooser
• Modern Girl
• Time Warp
• Hot Patootie
• Elvis Medley (heart Break Hotel, Hound Dog, All Shook Up)
• Johnny B Goode
• Great Balls Of Fire
• Highway To Hell
• I Love Rock N Roll
• Bat Out Of Hell
• Dead Ringer For Love
• Two Ut Of Three Aint Bad
• Greased Lightening
• And Many More!

» Previous Clients

• Granada Tvs: Stars In Their Eyes
• Meridian Tvs: Arts Show: The Pier
• Endemol Tvs: The European Soundmix Show
• Bbc Tvs:
• Something For The Weekend
• Uk Independent Radio: 2cr Fm & Wave 105 Fm
• The Printworks, London: Rocky Horror Tribute With Richard Obrien And Patricia Quinn (original Artistes)
• Jarvis Cocker/ Pulp Cd Single And Video: Bad Cover Version Of Love
• Bournemouth International Centre (b.i.c.)
• Poole Arts Centre (the Lighthouse Theatre)
• The Lakeside Country Club
• The Grosvenor House Hotel
• The British Custom Bike Show (b.i.c.- Motorcycle News Event)
• Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary Celebration ( Motorcycle News Event)
• London Hilton Hotel
• Butlins, Pontins, Haven Holidays, Park Holidays, Shorefields Holidays, Cinque Ports
• Club Med Provence
• Major Uk And European Nightclubs
• Caf Royal Piccadilly
• Rank And Luminar Leisure Venues
• Chicago Rock: Uk Wide
• Jumping Jaks: Uk Wide
• Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors, Vauxhaull Uk: Product Launches
• The Roadhouse Covent Garden
• Royal International Horse Show
• They Will Rock You: Various Uk Theatres-including London O2 Indigo Theatre
• Various Uk Local Authority Tourism Events
• And Many More!

» Testimonials

This Tongue-in-cheek Tribute To The Music & Spirit Of The Rocky Horror Show Has Received The Ultimate Accolade:

After Their Successful Performance In October Of 2007, Where The Cast & Crew Performed Alongside The Maestro Himself, Richard O'brien & The Original Magenta, Patricia Quinn, They Have Been Asked To Repeat The Show This Year In July Of 2011. This To Be At A Special Anniversary Celebration Where Many Members Of The Original Theatre Show And Movie Will Be Present There Is Surely No Greater Honour For, Or Testament To The Quality Of A Tribute Act Than To Perform With The Original Artistes!!!!!

» Set Formats

The Rokky Horror Tribute Show Offers:

2 x 45 Minute Sets

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