The Rocky horror picture show has always had a special place in my cultural upbringing; it crossed socially constructed lines, it blurred gender roles, and it eliminated the need to put sexuality in a box and neatly label it. The first time I watched it, it was already 30 years old, but still posing relevant questions about the rigidity of our stifling, conservative society. Now ten years later, I watched enthralled as it was brought to life again at the Fugard Theatre for its 40th anniversary.
South African audiences raved about it month after month, causing it to be extended until January 2014 to sate the unsatiable appetite of the Capetonian theatre-lovers. I absolutely loved this rendition of Rocky Horror Show, Brendan van Rhyn's interpretation of Frank n Furter was both instantly overwhelming and instantly lovable. (originally made famous by Tim Curry who played this role when the play debuted at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 1973). Needless to say I watched it twice!
Audience members don rocky horror inspired costumes and can participate by buying participation packs that enable them to act out scenes with the actors similar to the way cult followers have year after year overseas in annual Halloween screenings.
Our dress up night:
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