Review! Rocky Horror at Churchill Theatre, Bromley - February 2026

Still outrageous. Still irresistible. Still doing the Time Warp.

Review!
Rocky Horror at Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Another Rocky Horror review? Always. The Rocky Horror Show is one production I will never tire of seeing—or writing about. From cult film to stage phenomenon, it’s the gloriously outrageous gift that just keeps on giving.

Opening night in Bromley delivered everything you’d hope for: sparkles, fishnets, and a theatre packed with devoted Frank fanatics.

For anyone who’s somehow managed to live under a rock since 1973, Rocky Horror was written by Richard O’Brien and first premiered at the Royal Court Theatre before being adapted into a film and evolving into the biggest cult musical of all time. The story follows Brad Majors and Janet Weiss as they embark on a very strange journey indeed—and audiences are guaranteed to go right along with them.

Our Janet for the evening was Lucy Aiston, and I’ll admit I briefly mistook her for Haley Flaherty. She slipped into the role as effortlessly as Frank slips into fishnets. Aiston was a joy to watch, capturing Janet’s transformation from naïve ingénue to confident sex kitten and back again with charm and precision.

I’ve seen many a Frank N Furter over the years, but Stephen Webb continues to nail it every single time. The rapturous audience response barely does justice to just how brilliant he is in this role. Another standout was Ryan Carter Wilson as Riff Raff—there was a particular note in “Over at the Frankenstein Place” that quite literally left my jaw on the floor.

In truth, the entire cast are outstanding. Their commitment to the material is infectious, and their performances radiate pure joy for fans old and new. It’s simply impossible not to be excited by Rocky Horror.

One element I don’t often highlight, but deeply admire, is Richard Hartley’s musical arrangements. “Hot Patootie,” originally made iconic by Meat Loaf, is no easy number given its relentless pace, yet this arrangement allows it to soar effortlessly.

A Rocky Horror experience is never complete without its narrator, and the audience interaction—particularly the callbacks—is a beloved staple for die-hard fans. The current tour’s narrator, Jackie Clune, had me describing them as “iconic” to my friend within the first ten minutes. Enough said.

I truly can’t fault this production, and I’m not sure I ever will. Our favourites are our favourites, and when a show and film have been part of your life for nearly 30 years, that’s a gift worth holding onto.

The Rocky Horror Show is playing at Churchill Theatre, Bromley until 14 February 2026 as part of its 2026 tour.

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