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Rocky Horror cast news: Jason Donovan to star as Frank 'N' Furter in 2024/25 UK Tour

Updated: Oct 30

Jason Donovan to star as Frank 'N' Furter in Rocky Horror Show 2024/25 UK tour




It's astounding! Jason Donovan is set to bring his fishnets to Scotland as he will be playing Frank 'N' Furter in Glasgow and Edinburgh as part of a new UK Tour of The Rocky Horror Show.



Rocky Horror Show 2024/25 UK Tour cast news: Jason Donovan to play Frank n Furter

Jason Donovan Rocky Horror Show 2024/25 UK Tour cast news - photo credit rocky horror

Singing superstar Jason Donovan is set to thrill theatre audiences later this year, as he joins the UK cast of Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show, to star as Frank ‘n’ Furter in the 2024/2025 UK tour. Jason will be returning to the role of Frank for the first time in the UK for over 25 years. Back by popular demand, the show is set to hit the road from 19 August 2024 until 1 February 2025 and deliver a party not to be missed!

 

Jason and the exceptional UK Tour cast (full cast announcement is here) will be bringing their biggest party yet to audiences across the country. The upcoming tour is the new West End production of the Rocky Horror Show and includes a two-week run at London’s Dominion Theatre from 6 September – 20 September 2024, plus a Christmas season at the Liverpool Playhouse from 3 December – 4 January 2025.



The Rocky Horror Show 2024/25 Scottish dates


📍 Glasgow Pavilion Theatre 28 October - 2 November 2024*

📍 Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 20 - 25 January 2025 Tickets


*Jason Donovan will not perform on 28th October


Jason Donovan Rocky Horror Show 2024/25 UK Tour cast news - photo credit rocky horror

Jason said: "I am thrilled to dive into the exhilarating role of Frank 'n' Furter with a fantastic new cast and Timewarp with audiences throughout the UK. We promise to deliver the freshest Rocky EVER, that audiences will not forget. So, buckle up, as the show promises to be a wild and wicked ride!"

 

Neighbours icon and pop legend Jason Donovan will be donning his fishnets for UK audiences after a sell-out season at the Theatre Royal, Sydney for which he received rave reviews: “Jason Donovan is astounding!” exclaimed the Sydney Scoop.


Jason made his West End debut in 1991 playing Joseph in the London revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has gone on to have a hugely successful stage career with credits including Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Grease The Musical. Jason’s debut album was a went platinum in Australia and was the biggest selling album in the UK in 1989. Since then, he has sold over 13 million albums worldwide and continues to tour with his live show.


📸 Photos: The Rocky Horror Show


 

The Rocky Horror Show defies space and time as it continues to captivate audiences around the world featuring all the beloved songs, outrageous characters and infectious energy that has made the show a global phenomenon for over five decades.

 

Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash hit show features all of the famous musical numbers which have made The Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for 50 years and counting, including “Sweet Transvestite”, “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, “Dammit Janet” and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, “The Time-Warp”.



 

Rocky Horror Show 2024/2025 UK Tour - Full Cast Announcement

Rocky Horror Show 2024/2025 UK Tour - Full Cast Announcement

An exceptional cast – led by previously announced singing superstar Jason Donovan - will be bringing their biggest party yet to audiences across the country. Also joining the fun is Stephen Webb, who will be returning to the cast to reprise the legendary role of Frank N Furter - having played it both on tour and in the West End to critical acclaim – at select performances and venues in 2024. Adam Strong (We Will Rock You / Disney’s Aladdin) will be making his Rocky debut, playing Frank from February 2025.


Brad will be played by Connor Carson, Janet by Lauren Chia, Riff Raff by Job Greuter and Magenta / Usherette by Natasha Hoeberigs. Columbia will be played by Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli, Rocky by Morgan Jackson and Eddie / Dr Scott by Edward Bullingham.


Completing the cast are Phantoms Ryan Carter-Wilson, Arthur Janes, Hollie Nelson, Erica Wild with on-stage swing Alex Hetherington and on-stage swing/dance captain Stacey Monahan.


NEWS - The Narrator casting announced:


Nathan Caton will be performing the role of the Narrator in Glasgow


One of the most exciting comedians on the comedy scene Nathan Caton will be joining the cast as the Narrator. Nathan will play the role in Bromley, High Wycombe, Fareham, Malvern, Bath, York, Glasgow, Cardiff, Woking, Blackpool and Sheffield.

 

Gigging since the age of 19, Nathan has spent the last decade establishing himself as a headliner on the comedy circuit, bringing his unique blend of personal and political comedy to audiences up and down the country. He has featured on Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC Two), Live at The Comedy Store (Comedy Central). Eurogedden (BBC Three) and was a finalist on FHM’s Stand-Up-Hero (ITV 4).

 

Nathan said: “I am incredibly excited to be part of this production. The Rocky Horror Show is a legendary piece of theatre and I look forward to bringing my own spin to the Narrator. It’s going to be a wild, fun and unforgettable ride. I can’t wait!”


This upcoming tour includes a limited engagement at London’s Dominion Theatre from 6 September – 20 September 2024, plus a Christmas season at the Liverpool Playhouse from 3 December – 4 January 2025.


 


Rocky Horror Show 2024/2025 UK Tour - Scottish venues /tickets


Glasgow Pavilion Theatre 28 October - 2 November 2024 *Jason Donovan will not perform on 28th October


Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 20 - 25 January 2025

🎟️ Tickets available from £15



Rocky Horror Show 2024/2025 Full UK Tour Dates and lead casting schedule

19th - 24th August 2024

Bromley Churchill Theatre

27th - 31st August 2024

Wycombe Swan Theatre

6th – 20th September

Dominion Theatre, London

1st October - 5th October

Fareham Live

7th - 12th October

Malvern Theatres

14th - 19th October

Theatre Royal, Bath

21st - 26th October

28th October - 2nd November

Glasgow Pavilion

4th - 9th November

Cardiff New Theatre

11th - 16th November

18th - 23rd November

Blackpool Winter Gardens

25th - 30th November

Sheffield Lyceum

3rd December - 4th January 2025

Liverpool Playhouse

13th - 18th January 2025

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend

20th - 25th January 2025

27th January - 1st February 2025

Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne

3rd – 8th February 2025

Bournemouth Pavilion

10th – 15th February 2025

17th – 22nd February 2025

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

24th February - 1st March 2025

Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

3rd – 8th March 2025

Orchard Theatre, Dartford

17th – 22nd March 2025

31st March – 5th April 2025

Darlington Hippodrome

7th April – 12th April 2025

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

14th – 19th April 2025

21st – 26th April 2025

28th April – 3rd May 2025

5th May – 10th May 2025

30th Jun - 5 Jul 2025

Jason Donovan will not perform on 30th August, 28th October, 4th, 5th and 23rd November

Jason Donovan will play Frank N Furter at these venues

Stephen Webb will play Frank N Furter at these venues

Adam Strong will play Frank N Furter at these venues


 

Rocky Horror UK Tour cast news: Jason Donovan to star as Frank 'N' Furter in Rocky Horror Show in Scotland as part of new 2024/25 UK Tour. Jason is scheduled to appear at dates in Glasgow and Edinburgh.





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