ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Birmingham Festival Theatre

Birmingham Festival Theatre’s production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ delivers a solid dose of laughs, energy and audience interaction. Directed by Sam Torres, this cult classic gets a high-energy treatment.

The cast shines

• Gabby Nieto-Hale and Flap Jack charm as Janet and Brad, capturing the wide-eyed innocence of their characters with comedic flair.
• Tyree Walker’s Frank ‘N’ Furter rocks and shines with undeniable stage presence.
• Leslie Plaia is a scene stealer as both Usherette and Magenta, delivering each line with a wink and a hint of danger.
• Destiny Clark’s narrator is witty and delightful.
• Jalen Brown gives an outstanding performance as Riff Raff. Brown’s physicality and comedic timing are perfect, making Riff Raff a truly memorable character.
• Flannery Whaley gives a solid performance as Columbia.
• Alex Freemen folds on stage as a convincing Rocky.

Laughter and audience participation

• The production doesn’t shy away from the show’s inherent campiness, embracing the absurd with gusto. Plenty of comedic moments, both intentional and improvised, keep the audience laughing.
• Replays add to the fun by encouraging audience participation.

The final verdict

Birmingham Festival Theatre’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ is a fun, hosted and entertaining outing. While it might not be the most polished production, it delivers on the show’s promise of laughs, audience participation and a healthy dose of the bizarre. If you’re looking for a good time and a chance to do the Time Warp again, this show is worth seeing.

Photo credit: Birmingham Festival Theatre

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