On this week's episode, get ready to do the Time Warp again as I venture out of the studio and down to Sydney's Theatre Royal to talk with Ellis Dolan and Stellar Perry about the cult-smash hit musical, Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Ellis plays Eddie/Dr. Scott and Stellar plays Magenta/The Usherette in the 50th Anniversary tour of the production which will also be filmed live across Australia starring Jason Donovan in the role of Frank 'N' Furter.
In true Rocky Horror fashion, this is the sauciest and most raunchy podcast episode so far. So if you're not ready to discuss sexual awakenings, first times and controversial theatre scenes, then go and watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show film and come back to us!
Tickets for Rocky Horror Picture Show can be found in the link here. The production is being filmed live into cinemas across the country for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Thursday 30 March.
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About Ellis Dolan
Ellis Dolan (he/him) is an actor/writer originally from Scotland. He’s thrilled to be portraying Eddie/Dr. Scott in the upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ (Crossroad Live Aus). Previous roles include Dewey Finn (1st Cover) in the Australasian tour of ‘School of Rock’ (GWB) and Professor Al in ‘Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody’ (Salty Theatre). He is also a member of musical improvisation group, Impromptunes, with podcast appearances including ‘Soap Suds, No Buds’ and ‘Frayed Knot’. Ellis would like to dedicate his every artistic endeavour to the memory of his dad, Kenn. Bring the funnies.
About Stellar Perry
Stellar Perry started performing at a young age, penning her own songs at 8, learning piano by 12, touring Germany, England, Austria and Japan at 14, and starting her first band in High School at 15.
At 16, she successfully entered the national TV singing competition ‘Start Struck’, and then in 2008 Stellar auditioned for ‘Australian Idol’ and made it to the top 14, which she subsequently bettered with ‘X Factor’ making it to the top 9.
In 2020, Stellar decided it was time to really put herself out there once more. She auditioned for The Voice and true to form, brought her honesty, heart and individuality and formed a very obvious bond with her coach Delta Goodrem. Stellar made it to the grand finale and won a new legion of fans.
2022 marked a change in direction for Stellar successfully auditioning for the role of Oberon in The Lovers, directed by Shaun Rennie and produced by Bell Shakespeare at The Sydney Opera House.
Show Timings
4.20: First Times & Sexual Awakenings
8:40 - Jason Donovan as Frank
13:15 - Is Rocky Horror timeless?
15:46 - Interacting with the show
22:06 - "1 Minute" Theatre Thoughts