The Rocky Horror Show Live

The Rocky Horror Show
Also known as The Rocky Horror Show: 40th Anniversary broadcast
Created by Richard O’Brien
Based on The Rocky Horror Show 
by Richard O’Brien
Written by Richard O’Brien
Directed by Christopher Luscombe
Starring
Narrated by
Opening theme Science Fiction/Double Feature
Ending theme Science Fiction/Double Feature (reprise)
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) John Wyver
Location(s) Playhouse Theatre, London
Production company(s) Ambassador Theatre Group
Distributor Rocky Horror Company and Picturehouse Entertainment
Release
Original network BBC America (US)
Original release 17 September 2015 (2015-09-17) (UK)
31 October 2015 (2015-10-31) (US)
Chronology
Related shows
External links
Rocky Horror Show - BBC
Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show Live was simulcasted live to cinemas across the United Kingdom and Europe from London's Playhouse Theatre on 17 September 2015. The Gala performance, in aid of Amnesty International, was the highlight of a 2 week run of The Rocky Horror Show at the Playhouse from 11–26 September,[1] all starring Richard O'Brien.[2]

The Gala performance was broadcast to over 600 cinemas across the UK and Europe; taking more than £600,000 at the UK box office alone. It also beat Legend and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials to take the top spot at the UK box office.[3]

An edited version was later broadcast on BBC America in the US,[4] on Sky Arts in the UK, SBS in Australia, Canal+ Extra in Spain and on YLE Teema in Finland.[5]

Cast

Most of the cast appearing in the production have played their particular characters in past productions around the world. The list below is of those who appeared in the television broadcast of the production, including the special celebrity narrators..[6]

Petition for DVD of the Gala performance

Fans have also been petitioning for a release of the broadcast onto DVD.[7] It can, however, be seen freely on YouTube.[8]

References

  1. "Stage Show Details 2015 - London Show". Time Warp. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  2. "Celebrity Cast Announced For The Rocky Horror Charity Gala Performance". ATG Tickets. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  3. "Cinema Broadcast Tops UK Chart". The Rocky Horror Show. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  4. Bacle, Ariana (6 October 2015). "New Rocky Horror Show gets BBC America premiere date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  5. "Time Warp and Tweet - Rocky Horror Show Live DVD Campaign 2015". YouTube. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  6. Brown, Brigid (12 October 2015). "Meet the Cast: New British ‘Rocky Horror Show’". Anglophenia - BBC America. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  7. "Rocky Horror Live Could There Be A DVD Release?". Blazing Minds. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  8. "Rocky Horror Live Screening". YouTube. Retrieved 18 December 2015.

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