Let’s do the time warp again!

Cape Town is getting ready to do the Time Warp, with The Rocky Horror Show set to open at Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay from 7 April to 31 May 2026.

Presented by Pieter Toerien Productions in association with the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA), this new staging of Richard O’Brien’s cult musical is directed by Steven Stead and promises all the wild energy, wicked humour and rock ’n’ roll rebellion that have made the show a global phenomenon for more than 50 years.

Leading the cast is Craig Urbani, reprising his role as Frank-N-Furter, alongside Léa Blerk as Janet and Robert Everson as Brad. They’re joined by Schoemann Smit as Riff, Jasmine Minter as Magenta, Anna Olivier as Columbia, Natasha Sutherland as the Narrator, Micah Stokajovic as Rocky and Zak Hendrikz as Eddie and Dr Scott.

First staged in Durban in 2025, Stead’s production brings a fresh take to the beloved musical while staying true to its gloriously offbeat heart. Don’t know the story? The tale follows sweethearts Brad and Janet, whose stormy night and unfortunate flat tyre lead them to a mysterious castle where nothing is quite what it seems. Inside, they encounter the charismatic, corset-clad Frank-N-Furter, his eccentric household and Rocky, all in a riot of glitter, glam and guitar riffs.

What unfolds is a gleefully subversive ride through temptation, transformation and self-discovery, powered by iconic songs including “Time Warp”, “Sweet Transvestite” and “Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul”. First performed in 1973, The Rocky Horror Show remains one of the world’s most enduring cult musicals, celebrated for its rule-breaking spirit, celebration of individuality and theatrical excess.

Bookings are now open, with tickets from R295 through Webtickets.

Filled with antici... pation? All The Rocky Horror Show details:

• The Rocky Horror Show runs from 7 April - 21 May 2026
• It's on at Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay
• Tickets from R295
• The show is PG16, with adult themes.

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