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";s:4:"text";s:17771:"Little did Richard O’Brien know in 1973, as he wrote his homage to the early horror and science fiction films of his childhood that he was creating what was to become one of the most successful cult musicals of all time, The Rocky Horror Show. 365 Docobites is a project where they produce a mini documentary about a stranger ever single day of the year! I’ve just finished playing Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar for the Auckland Theatre Company. (I’ve already been asked who is that on the poster…I have no idea!). This is due to the creative team and the vision of Oliver Driver, whose perspective and direction has been influenced by a hatred of those cheesy musicals that have given musical theatre a bad name. You will find me adding to this number for the remainder of 2016. I will try my best to update you with news as it comes. Hopefully this will give those interested a bit more insight into the things that excite me beyond the current show I’m in. Little did Richard O’Brien know in 1973, as he wrote his homage to the early horror and science fiction films of his childhood that he was creating what was to become one of the most successful cult musicals of all time, The Rocky Horror Show. Congratulations to the Auckland Theatre Company also to New Zealand – you are definitely doing something right! I can now announce that for the latter part of 2014 I’m going to be back in New Zealand playing Jesus in the Auckland Theatre Company production of  Jesus Christ Superstar. Kim Tobin - Southend Theatre Scene 2,699 views. Theatre Interview: Kristian Lavercombe – Mingling With The Riff Raff, Or The Joy Of The Job. The Time Warp - Official (2013 UK Cast of Rocky Horror) - … I say approximately as occasionally one of the whippers would slip on some dry-ice residue and miss me completely. Newton’s distinctive voice was wonderfully received (he was met with thunderous applause at first sight) and it was a pleasure to watch this Australian icon on stage. While it isn’t my intension to review my own show, it is my intension to give credit where credit is due. Although I’m not in a position to give an unbiased opinion about JC Superstar, I can safely say that it was the most untraditional production of this show that I’ve seen and at times I felt like I was in some graphic and gritty Tarantino film. Both Lehpamer and Mahy were perfect Broadway leads – highly polished with a strong sound, importantly maintaining their energy levels throughout the show. Posts about Kristian Lavercombe written by theatrebloggers. If you haven’t checked out their brilliant videos you can find them here. And of course – Don’t dream it…buy it!!!! Kristian Lavercombe Interview - Rocky Horror Show - Duration: 14:02. On the current 2018 UK tour of Richard O’Brien’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW, I decided it would be fun for the Rocky Horror fans to see my character Riff Raff dressed up as all the other characters in the show. Finally one of the main things that made this production a joy to work on was that they were one of the most drama free groups of people I’ve had the pleasure of working with – not an ego in sight. O’Brien no doubt knew his source material well: there are many gothic allusions: from the stormy night, the creepy manor, and of course the numerous Frankenstein overtones. Brendan Irving as Rocky was a flawless work of living art, and whilst his was a rendition similar to the film, he did it well and was a generous performer. Leon Radojkovic’s take on Andrew Lloyd Webbers score was a work of genius. My hope was that JCS would also be one of these productions – and it didn’t disappoint. This section is my blog of sorts – something a bit more personal. By BRUCE DENNILL Kristian Lavercombe plays Riff Raff in the Pieter Toerien and Howard Panter production of Rocky Horror Show at the Teatro at Montecasino. There were over 40 people working on this production. 14:02. Tag Archives: Kristian Lavercombe. This was the case for Jayde Westaby as Magenta, though she seized the moment when given the chance. Kristian Lavercombe. Well, I’d really love to do all of that, but the challenge when you are a hundred percent self-funded and you do everything yourself is finding a way to do this. A Piece of Theatre Review with some Good Wine. The Reviews Hub - London 25/09/2019. There are several things that you can currently purchase at my store, but I’m always open to new ideas, so if you think of the perfect item drop me a line. If you’re lucky, he might even join you for the ‘Time Warp’. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I played Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for them a a while back. The show is built around the role of Frank-N-Furter, played by the magnanimous Craig McLachlan. © 2020 Kristian Lavercombe  /  Website by Kieron Gurner. Mature Times reviews Rocky Horror Show at Bristol Hippodrome A slightly balmy evening in the centre of Bristol with a throng of people massing outside the city’s premier theatre, the Hippodrome. It was so current it made my brain hurt. One of the reasons I was so keen to take any part in this production was that in recent years I have seen similar shows in New Zealand that broke all the rules. In this production, voices would occasionally clash with the band, creating a cacophony of sound that was hard to follow. Director, Christopher Luscombe made a wise decision reprising ‘The Time Warp’ as the show’s closing encore; it get things pumping and finishes everything off on a high note. So, under the guise of WIG WEDNESDAY, I arranged for the follically challenged RIFF RAFF to live out his hair aspirations. January 21, 2020 Bruce Dennill. 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In full transvestite getup, McLachlan gave Frank-N-Furter a large dose of masculinity, which intelligently avoids comparison to Tim Curry. I thought they were incredibly edgy and I desperately wanted to be a part of them. Inside, though, they stumble upon a group of kinky aliens, led by the outrageous Dr Frank-N-Furter – mad scientist and sexual deviant extraordinaire. Luckily I have a strong constitution!). It was so current it made my brain hurt. However, it was Kristian Lavercombe as Riff Raff who was the standout. I recently had the privilege of welcoming Epiphany and Carl – the creative team behind 365 Docobites –  into my dressing room at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Oh What A Sight! Home Tag: Kristian Lavercombe. The gothic represents the darker inner working of humanity, the forbidden, the dangerous and the sensual, so it is only fitting that one of the most beloved stories of sexual awaken takes place amid the relics of the horror and gothic genres. 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