The Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts shows 80s classic

Occult classic, Rocky Horror will be in Brantford at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts for one day only. On Halloween, there will be two showtimes available at 6:30p.m. and 10:30p.m.  

For students looking to attend the production, student discounts are available at the box office for all uGO performances. UGo performances are certain shows that the Sanderson Centre makes available to post-secondary performances with a discounted rate. Students with a valid student card can purchase tickets to these shows for $20. There are prop bags for sale at the theatre 

“I think that Rocky Horror is such a cult piece that it will really be a multigeneration night. I am expecting lots of students, expecting a lot of people leaving their young families at home, right through to retired people because they grew up with it,” said Sanderson Centre manager Glenn Brown. 

The show is put on by Playful Fox Productions. This is not the first time the production company has brought Brantford live theatre. Last year, Playful Fox Productions presented Beauty and the Beast. The show sold out so fast and with such a big audience, there was a third date added for shows. 

“My favourite moment performing together has to be doing ‘The Time Warp’. It’s as infectious and chaotic as you imagine,” said Rob Curwain, who plays Brad in the show 

The Rocky Horror show, and picture show were both released in 1975 because they are the same show. The Rocky Horror picture show is the movie, and the Rocky Horror Show is the live performance. It is called picture show because the movie is filmed, and the live performance is not. While this show was anticipated to be a great failure, it ended up doing the opposite. The show thrived in the 70s and has continued to hold and grow its fan base. The show has always had a large fan base with the LGBTQIA+. When the show was release in the 70s, it was a controversial time for society. The views of sexuality and genders were changing in the eyes of society. The production had progressive views of such topics and pushed the boundaries of the time when it came to gender and sexuality. Now almost 50 years later, people line up outside the theatre’s door to see the production.  

“If I’m not on stage, I’m backstage for every Playful Fox Production show. I think my favourite moments are the many jokes and laughs we hear during rehearsals. I’m loving being a part of the show,” said Marissa Kate Wilson, who plays Janet.  

This is the same for those who want to play the parts in the show. The cast and crew of the Playful Fox Productions are no exception.