The Rocky Horror Show at Theatre on the Bay

Get ready to do the Time Warp again! The legendary cult musical The Rocky Horror Show lands 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). Under the bold direction of Steven Stead, this electrifying production promises all the wild energy, wicked humour and rock ’n’ roll rebellion that have made the show a global phenomenon for over 50 years.

Leading the cast is award-winning South African talent Craig Urbani (We Will Rock You, My Fair Lady) reprising his iconic role as Frank-N-Furter, alongside Léa Blerk (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dear Evan Hansen) as Janet, Robert Everson (Noises Off, Tony Awards) as Brad, Schoemann Smit (Black Coffee, The Sound of Music) as Riff, Jasmine Minter (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Addams Family) as Magenta, Anna Olivier (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) as Columbia, Natasha Sutherland (Twelfth Night) as the Narrator, Micah Stokajovic (My Fair Lady, Peter Pan) as Rocky, and Zak Hendrikz (Sewe, A Christmas Carol) as Eddie/Dr Scott. The ensemble also features Miguel de Sampaio, Tjaart van der Walt, Cleo Wesley, Alessia Gironi, Taya Pearson, Gabi Knight and Sasha Duffy.

Fresh from a successful run in Durban, Stead’s staging brings a fearless high-voltage edge to Richard O’Brien’s classic while staying true to its anarchic heart. Audiences are in for a visually striking musically explosive night, packed with unforgettable songs and outrageous characters. From the moment Brad and Janet’s car breaks down in a storm, they are swept into a world where nothing is quite what it seems and everything is possible.

Inside the mysterious castle, they encounter the charismatic corset-clad ‘sweet transvestite’ Dr Frank ’n’ Furter, his eccentric household and the muscle-bound creation Rocky, all brought to life with glitter, glam and iconic guitar riffs. The show’s rock anthems Time Warp, Sweet Transvestite and Hot Patootie Bless My Soul fuel a deliciously subversive journey of transformation, temptation and self-discovery.

With set design by Greg King and music direction by Kevin Kraak, the collaboration between Pieter Toerien Productions and LAMTA ensures a polished high-calibre production. Whether you are a devoted fan ready to dress up and shout your favourite lines or a first-timer curious about the phenomenon, this is one theatrical event you do not want to miss.

So warm up your vocal cords, pull on those fishnet stockings and leave your inhibitions at the door. The Rocky Horror Show invites audiences to step into the extraordinary. Don’t dream it. Be it!

The Rocky Horror Show runs from 7 April to 31 May 2026 at Theatre on the Bay. Tickets start at R200 and are available via Webtickets or the box office on 021 438 3300. PG16