Pop singer and actor Jason Donovan is rejoining the cast of The Rocky Horror Show as Dr Frank N Furter, as it continues to tour through 2025 and into 2026.
The former Neighbours star will feature in the show in Manchester; Leeds; Swansea; London Wimbledon; Norwich; Nottingham; and Dublin (see all tour dates here).
Other dates will see Adam Strong play Frank N Furter, namely Milton Keynes; Cheltenham; Swindon; Llandudno; Birmingham; Darlington; Shrewsbury; Brighton; Oxford; Richmond; Stoke-on-Trent; Swansea; Torquay; Truro; Canterbury; Hull; Belfast; Derry; Cork; and Croydon.
This current tour of The Rocky Horror Show has been the most successful ever staged in the show’s 50+ year history, with over 250,000 people seeing the show, and ticket sales exceeding £10 million at the Box Office.
The show also stars Lauren Chia as Janet; Connor Carson as Brad; Job Greuter as Riff Raff; Natasha Hoeberigs as Magenta / Usherette; Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli as Columbia; Morgan Jackson as Rocky; Edward Bullingham as Eddie / Dr. Scott; and Nathan Caton as the Narrator.
The Phantoms are Ryan Carter-Wilson, Arthur Janes, Hollie Nelson, and Erica Wild. The Swings are Alex Hetherington and Stacey Monahan.
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, “The Time-Warp”.
The Rocky Horror Show has a book, music and lyrics by Richard O’Brien.
The wider creative team includes Hugh Durrant (Design); Sue Blane (Costume Designer); Nathan M. Wright (Choreographer); Nick Richings (Lighting Designer); Gareth Owen (Sound Designer); and Richard Hartley (Original Musical Arrangements).
Since the show first opened The Rocky Horror Show has become the longest continuous run of a contemporary musical anywhere in the world. The show has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages as it continues to delight audiences on its sell-out tour.
In 1975 the original stage musical was transformed into ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ film starring Tim Curry.
The Rocky Horror 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.
Producer Howard Panter said in a statement: “I am delighted that over 50 years on, the Rocky Horror Show continues to thrill audiences across the country and around the world. These new Box Office records are a testament to the long standing appeal of this unique and much-loved musical. We look forward to entertaining many more people across the UK, and beyond, as the tour continues throughout 2025 and into 2026.”
Book tickets to The Rocky Horror Show – UK & Ireland Tour
The Rocky Horror Show – UK & Ireland Tour dates 2025 & 2026
2025
10th – 15th February
Milton Keynes Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
17th – 22nd February
Cheltenham, Everyman Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
24th February – 1st March
Swindon, Wyvern Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
3rd – 8th March
Llandudno, Venue Cymru
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
17th – 22nd March
Birmingham, The Alexandra Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
31st March – 5th April
Darlington Hippodrome
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
7th April – 12th April
Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
14th – 19th April
Brighton, Theatre Royal
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
21st – 26th April
Oxford, New Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
28th April – 3rd May
Richmond Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
5th May – 10th May
Stoke-on-Trent, Regent Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
19th – 31st May
Manchester, Palace Theatre
Starring Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter (Not 26 May)
2nd – 7th June
Leeds Grand Theatre
Starring Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter
9th – 14th June
Swansea Arena
Starring Adam Strong as Frank n Furter from Monday – Tuesday, and Jason Donovan as Frank n Furter from Wednesday – Saturday
16th – 21st June
Torquay, Princess Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
23rd – 28th June
Truro, Hall for Cornwall
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
30th June – 5th July
London Wimbledon Theatre
Starring Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter
7th – 12th July
Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
14th – 19th July
Hull New Theatre
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
21st – 26th July
Belfast Opera House
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
28th July – 2nd August
Norwich Playhouse
Starring Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter
4th – 9th August
Nottingham, Theatre Royal
Starring Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter
11th – 16th August
Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Starring Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter
18th – 23rd August
Derry, The Playhouse
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
25th – 30 August
Cork Opera House
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
1st – 6th September
Croydon Fairfield Halls
Starring Adam Strong as Frank N Furter
8th – 13th September
Dunfermline, Alhambra Theatre
Frank N Furter – TBC
15th – 20th September
Inverness, Eden Court
Frank N Furter – TBC
22nd – 27th September
Coventry, Belgrade Theatre
Frank N Furter – TBC
2026
6th – 10th January 2026
Edinburgh, Playhouse Theatre
Frank N Furter – TBC
18th – 23rd May 2026
Dartford, Orchard Theatre
Frank N Furter – TBC
1st – 6th June 2026
Cardiff, New Theatre
Frank N Furter – TBC
8th – 13th June 2026
Glasgow, Pavilion Theatre
Frank N Furter – TBC
Related News
Bart Johnson drops by High School Musical rehearsals for reunion with co-star KayCee Stroh
Jason Donovan joins the cast of High School Musical
The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway to star Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter
Jason Donovan to rejoin The Rocky Horror Show tour
Latest News
Everything you need to know about The Traitors: Acts of Betrayal in London
Nina Raine’s sweeping new adaptation of Middlemarch arrives at the RSC: See brand-new images from the production
What to expect from Pride the Musical ahead of highly anticipated transfer to the Bridge Theatre
