Jason Donovan to return to ROCKY HORROR SHOW for 2026 UK tour
Back by popular demand, singing superstar Jason Donovan is set to thrill audiences once again as he returns to the iconic role of Frank ‘n’ Furter in Richard O’Brien’s legendary Rocky Horror Show for the 2026 UK tour.
Back in his corset and heels, Jason will be performing at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre (6 - 10 January), Liverpool Empire Theatre (4 - 9 May), Eastbourne Congress Theatre (19 - 23 May) and Bristol Hippodrome (13 - 18 July).
Jason’s hugely anticipated return to the show is set to be a showstopping highlight for fans as he captures Frank’s spirit with fearless showmanship, irresistible charisma and star quality.
Producer Howard Panter said: "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".
Jason and this exceptional cast will be bringing their biggest party yet to audiences in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Eastbourne and Bristol, promising a show full of unforgettable fun and a party that’s not to be missed! Also stepping back into the madness is Stephen Webb, who will be returning to the cast to play the role of Frank ‘n’ Furter at select performances and venues in 2026 - having performed the part both on tour and in the West End to critical acclaim.
Brad will be played by James Bisp, with Haley Flaherty as Janet, Ryan Carter-Wilson as Riff Raff, Laura Bird as Magenta/Usherette, Daisy Steere as Columbia, Morgan Jackson as Rocky, Edward Bullingham as Eddie/Dr Scott, and the role of the Narrator will be shared between comedian Nathan Caton and Motherland star Jackie Clune.
Completing the cast are Phantoms Jesse Chidera, Nathan Zach Johnson, Tyla Dee Nurden and Bethany Amber Perrins, with on-stage swing/dance captain David Peter-Brown and on-stage swing/assistant dance captain Lucy Aiston.
The Rocky Horror Show defies space and time as it continues to captivate audiences around the world featuring all the outrageous characters and infectious energy that has made the show a global phenomenon for over five decades. Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash hit show features all the famous musical numbers which have made the Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for 50 years and counting, including ‘Sweet Transvestite’, ‘Science Fiction/Double Feature’, ‘Dammit Janet’ and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, ‘Time Warp’.
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, the Rocky Horror Show is the boldest bash of them all. But be warned, this show has rude parts!
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