Rocky Horror Show

This evening, Liverpool welcomed the arrival of many a man dressed in drag, and many a woman dressed in nothing but corsets and stockings - no it wasn't the world pole dancing championships - it was the first night of Richard O'Briens Rocky Horror Show.

Set in a dark, spooky castle, the show tells the story of engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet, who are caught in a storm and are forced to take refuge in the home of Frank 'n' Furter and some of the craziest people this world has ever seen. Featuring the iconic "Time Warp" and the timeless "Sweet Transvestite", this show is definately not one for the kids.

The acting from the start is flawless, as is the majority of the singing. David Bedella in the lead role stands out, as does Haley Flaherty as Janet. The microphones on some cast members were turned up slightly too high at times, and in group numbers alot of the voices became distorted, and so the words lost some of the meaning. The band were very good, playing the rock music with gusto and exuberance. It was nice to be able to actually see the audience, perched high above the stage in plain view, rather than them being hidden away in the pit.

The atmosphere in the crowd however was as electric as the bass guitars which were providing the superb sound. The audience were on their feet throughout the show and were happily singing along and shouting out in places. It did get a tad annoying when one gentleman in the crowd felt like he had to shout out all the way through. It was also slightly off putting to see so many security men in the audience. They walked around the auditorium constantly and so were very distracting.

The humour of the show is exceptional, and everyone left having a superb evening. One feels that the weekend shows will be much more rowdier, as the crowds will be watching the show before a night out, and so I think the audience will be electric. If Michael Starkes narrator bounces off the audience as he did tonight, then everyone is in for a real treat.

Real Adults Night Out! 8/10