Leanne Campbell and Pete Price to star in Rocky Horror Show
Hits Radio Breakfast host Leanne Campbell will be taking centre stage at the Playhouse Theatre this Christmas. The presenter will take the role of The Narrator in Richard O'Brien's rock 'n' roll musical the Rocky Horror Show.
The musical follows young couple Brad and his fiancée Janet who find themselves stranded on a stormy night after their car gets a flat tyre. The couple experience strange incidents when they seek shelter in a nearby castle belonging to Frank-N-Furter.
Sharing the role with Leanne, is Liverpool legend Pete Price who will bringing his unique talents to the stage from December 3 to December 7. Also kicking off the festive season is singer and Neighbours star Jason Donovan, who will star as Frank ‘n’ Furter from December 3 to December 7.
Gogglebox star Stephen Webb will take over the role for the remainder of the run in Liverpool after which the show continues to tour the UK. The show is set to tour all over the UK once again and will be making a pit stop at the Playhouse Theatre for over a month during the Christmas season. Tickets are available from December 3 to January 4.
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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!”
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.”
The Rocky Horror Show at the Playhouse promises to be 'the wildest, most unforgettable Christmas party the city has ever seen', with performances from a spectacular cast. 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. Tickets are on sale here.