The Rocky Horror Show
By Richard O’Brien		The Dramatic Theatre Company - Winnipeg, MB
 http://dramatictheatre.net		V.1 - John Hirsch Mainstage 
From the producers of Little Shop of Horrors (4 STARS – Winnipeg Free Press), Fringe 2024. The Dramatic Theatre Company, with North Kildonan Community Players, celebrates 50 years of The Rocky Horror Show.

When Brad and Janet seek help on a stormy night, they stumble into Dr. Frank-N-Furter's electrifying world – where identities are shaken, rules are shattered and liberation comes with a beat.

Expect high-energy rock, outrageous characters and theatrical mayhem that dares you to dance in the dark.'

Director:
Directors: Justin Joseph, Laurie Fischer, Alana Penner

  		Show Info:
90 Mins minutes
Genre:
Musical

Audience:
Mature

Mild Language, Sexual Content, Strobe Lights

Thu July 16 11:00 AM
Sat July 18 10:00 PM
Mon July 20 6:15 PM
Tue July 21 11:00 AM
Thu July 23 8:30 PM
Sat July 25 4:15 PM
Sun July 26 6:30 PM

The Rocky Horror Show

The Dramatic Theatre Company—John Hirsch Mainstage

Caution: This Production May Contain Complete or Partial Traces of AI.

After seeing their production in October, this “creature of the night” was excited to see this community passion project on the mainstage. While there were some adaptations to accommodate the cavernous venue, it was also the most reserved, yet enthusiastic, audience I have ever encountered at a Rocky Horror performance.

While we didn’t all leap to our feet for the Time Warp or throw toast, the antici…pation was palpable throughout the audience. The live band added a nice touch, contributing to the concert-like atmosphere, though the vocal mix was troublesome at times.

However, when Lorraine James emerges as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the whole venue is hooked. With a glance, a laugh, or a sharp smile, James absolutely milks the camp out of this counterculture classic.

In the end, when it comes to the Fringe, artists, and our climate crisis, this production truly soars when it is DIY and not AI.

Stephanie Adamov