Pop singer and actor Jason Donovan is rejoining the cast of The Rocky Horror Show as Dr Frank N Furter for selected dates, as it tours through 2026.
Jason Donovan will be back in the show for its Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre run (6 – 10 January 2026), and at Liverpool Empire Theatre (4 – 9 May 2026), Eastbourne Congress Theatre (19 – 23 May 2026) and Bristol Hippodrome (13 – 18 July 2026).
At other dates Frank N Furter is played by Stephen Webb (Titanic, Jersey Boys).
Tickets are now on sale for all tour dates: Edinburgh, Sheffield, Sunderland, Ipswich, Bradford, Bromley, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Cambridge, Liverpool, Blackpool, Eastbourne, Aylesbury, Cardiff, Glasgow, Chester, Birmingham, Bristol, York, and Manchester. See all dates and booking info here.
The Rocky Horror Show also stars Haley Flaherty as Janet, James Bisp as Brad, Ryan Carter-Wilson as Riff Raff, Laura Bird as Magenta/Usherette, Daisy Steere as Columbia, Morgan Jackson as Rocky, and Edward Bullingham as Eddie/Dr. Scott. The Phantoms are Jesse Chidera, Nathan Zach Johnson, Tyla Dee Nurden, and Bethany Amber Perrins. Swings are Lucy Aiston (Assistant Dance Captain) and David Peter-Brown (Dance Captain).
The role of the Narrator is shared between comedian Nathan Caton and Motherland star Jackie Clune.
The Rocky Horror Show is also currently on a European jaunt this autumn, playing Barcelona (23 October—2 November 2025), Milan (18—23 November 2025) and Rome (25—30 November 2025).
More about The Rocky Horror Show
First staged in 1973, Richard O’Brien’s gender-bending rock musical remains a crowd favourite with its blend of glam, horror and camp. Audiences can expect all the iconic songs – including “Sweet Transvestite”, “Dammit Janet” and “The Time Warp” – performed with the same anarchic energy that has defined the show for over half a century.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the creative team also includes designer Hugh Durrant, costume designer Sue Blane, choreographer Nathan M. Wright, lighting designer Nick Richings and sound designer Gareth Owen.
As ever, the story centres on squeaky-clean couple Brad and Janet, whose car breaks down one fateful night near the castle of the flamboyant Dr Frank-N-Furter. What follows is a surreal and subversive musical adventure, steeped in sci-fi references, sexual awakening and high-octane rock ’n’ roll.
Since its premiere, The Rocky Horror Show has been performed in over 30 countries and translated into 20 languages, becoming the longest-running contemporary musical in the world.
Producer Howard Panter said in a statement: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Jason Donovan back to this musical extravaganza as Frank ‘n’ Furter. Audiences can’t get enough of Jason, who is a natural fit for the role, bringing charisma, wit and an irresistible energy to every performance. His return is a true celebration of everything that makes the Rocky Horror Show such a global phenomenon – bold, brilliant, and not to missed”.
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The Rocky Horror Show – Tour Dates 2026
* Jason Donovan plays Frank N Furter. Stephen Webb plays Frank at all other dates
6 – 10 January 2026
Edinburgh, Playhouse Theatre *
12 – 17 January 2026
Sheffield, Lyceum Theatre
19 – 24 January 2026
Sunderland, Empire Theatre
26 – 31 January 2026
Ipswich, Regent Theatre
2 – 7 February 2026
Bradford, Alhambra Theatre
9 – 14 February 2026
Bromley, Churchill Theatre
6 – 11 April 2026
Leicester, Curve Theatre
13 – 18 April 2026
Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre
27 April – 2 May 2026
Cambridge, Corn Exchange
4 – 9 May 2026
Liverpool, Empire Theatre *
11 – 16 May 2026
Blackpool, The Grand Theatre
19 – 23 May 2026
Eastbourne, Congress Theatre *
26 – 30 May 2026
Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre
1 – 6 June 2026
Cardiff, New Theatre
8 – 13 June 2026
Glasgow, Pavilion Theatre
30 June – 4 July 2026
Chester, Storyhouse Theatre
6 – 11 July 2026
Birmingham, Alexandra Theatre
13 – 18 July 2026 *
Bristol Hippodrome
20 – 25 July 2026
York, Grand Opera House
27 July – 1 August 2026
Manchester, Palace Theatre
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