Jason Donovan and Liverpool Legends to star in the Rocky Horror Show

Singing superstar Jason Donovan as Frank-N-Furter, Hits Radio Liverpool Breakfast host Leanne Campbell and legendary entertainer Pete Price as The Narrator star in the Rocky Horror Show this Christmas at the Liverpool Playhouse, from Tuesday 3 December to Saturday 4 January 2025.

Known for her dynamic voice and larger-than-life personality, Liverpool’s favourite radio personality Leanne Campbell is trading the airwaves for the stage this Christmas season as she steps into the role of the Narrator in Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show at the Liverpool Playhouse from Monday 9 December to Saturday 4 January 2025.

Leanne Campbell said:  

“I’ve been Time Warping for as long as I can remember, so stepping into this role feels like coming home! I can’t wait to bring some scouse attitude and Christmas sparkle to the stage – let’s make this the wildest Rocky Horror Show yet!” 

Sharing the role with Leanne, is Liverpool Legend Pete Price who will also be donning his fishnets and bringing his unique talents to the stage from Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 December and Saturday 7 December. 

Pete Price said:  

“I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of The Narrator in the Rocky Horror Show right here in Liverpool. It’s packed with fun and a bit of madness – just my kind of thing! I can’t wait to get up there and have a laugh with the crowds this Christmas.”

Singing superstar Jason Donovan (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, London Palladium; the 25th Anniversary Production of The Rocky Horror Show)is also set to thrill Liverpool audiences, kicking off the festive season in show-stopping style as Frank-N-Furter from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 December. He will then pass the fishnets on to Stephen Webb (The Rocky Horror Show and Titanic, National Tour) who will take over the role for the remainder of the run in Liverpool after which the show continues to tour the UK. 

This Christmas, the Rocky Horror Show at Liverpool Playhouse promises to be the wildest, most unforgettable party the city has ever seen, with electrifying performances from a spectacular cast.  Brad will be played by Connor Carson (Closer to Heaven, Turbine Theatre; The Phantom of the Opera, His Majesty’s Theatre), Janet by Lauren Chia (Your Lie in April: The Musical in Concert, Theatre Royal Drury Lane; Aladdin, The Marlowe, Canterbury), Riff Raff by Job Greuter (Miss Littlewood and Boundless as the Sea, Royal Shakespeare Company) and Magenta / Usherette by Natasha Hoeberigs (The Queen Is Mad, Lion and Unicorn Theatre; Priscilla Queen of The Desert, Norwegian Creative Studios). Columbia will be played by Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli (Bat Out of Hell, Peacock Theatre and International Tour; Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Aldwych Theatre), Rocky by Morgan Jackson (Peter Pan, The Cliffs Pavilion; Heathers,UK tour) and Eddie / Dr Scott by Edward Bullingham (Rent, Key Theatre / Queens Theatre Barnstaple).  

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.   

The Rocky Horror Show defies space and time as it continues to captivate audiences around the world featuring all the 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 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, “Time Warp”. 

The show tells the story of Brad and his fiancée Janet, two squeaky clean college kids who meet Dr Frank-N-Furter by chance when their car breaks down outside his house whilst on their way to visit their favourite college professor. It’s an adventure they’ll never forget, with fun, frolics, frocks and frivolity, bursting with timeless songs and outrageous outfits. The Rocky Horror Show at the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 3 December to Saturday 4 January 2025 is a guaranteed party, which famously combines science-fiction, horror, comedy and music while encouraging audience participation – meaning, of course, getting dressed-up in the most outrageous fancy dress.
There is a captioned performance on Thursday 12 December at 7:30 pm, and an Audio Described performance on Thursday 19 December at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are priced from £11 – £51 and are available here.