This was my fourth visit over the years to The Rocky Horror Show and my first to the Curve at Leicester for the final night of the week long run at the venue. over half of the audience were dressed for the occasion . On my left Sandra was all gold lame, to my right fish net clad Victoria a construction firm employee was pleased to swap her work boots for stiletto heels and feather boa

Over fifty years on from its debut performance the formula endures ; a catchy rock soundtrack, audience participation and cult appeal. not only do the audience know the libretto, they also know all the ad libs too, updating them where appropriate. The former prince Andrew is not spared.

Unusally the show opens with arguably its best song.Laura Bird is exquisitely sexy and alluring as she welcomes the audience with the opening number ‘Science Fiction: Double Feature’ with superb vocals and, legs and are then introduced to Brad (James Bisp) and Janet (Haley Flaherty) the wholesome all-American couple who are in for a very dark night indeed. 

Central to the show’s success is the Narrator played with consummate ease and a twinkle, by Mandy and Motherland actor Jackie Clunes. Clunes is magnificent handling the audience call and response with ease, and dealing with new heckles with caustic aplomb.

The role of Riff Raff, is lessened in this production, made most famous by the author and originator of the part, i Ryan Carter-Wilson is functional with Magenta (Laura Bird after a quick change) and the tragic but delightful Columbia (Daisy Steere) dutifully at his side.

Frank ‘n’ Furter , played by Stephen Webb sashays and strolls like a perverted peacock, enjoying every minute of his lurid role.

The band , led by musical director Adam Smith, as part of a five strong team offered stirring support from the gallery. A cracking show and experience which was lapped up by the Saturday night crowd.