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Saturday, February 5, 2022

SHOCK TREATMENT FOR RHUMBELOW

Rhumbelow Theatre will feature Shock Treatment, the follow-up to the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, on February 15. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was screened at Rhumbelow from February 11 to 13.

Public Screening licensed through MPLC (Motion Picture Licensing Company).

Shock Treatment is a 1981 American musical comedy film directed by Jim Sharman, and co-written by Sharman and Richard O'Brien. It is a follow-up to the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

While not an outright sequel, the film does feature several characters from the previous film, most portrayed by different actors, as well as several Rocky Horror actors in new roles. The film stars Jessica Harper as Janet and Cliff De Young in a dual role as Brad and the film's main antagonist Farley Flavors, with O'Brien and Patricia Quinn playing sibling character actors.

There will be prizes for the best dressed.

The film will be screened on February 15, starting at 18h30. Running time: 88 minutes. (Venue opens 60 minutes before show for snacks/drinks). Food available at the venue. There is a full bar (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises)

Tickets R100 (no under 16s). Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or http://events.durbantheatre.com

All seating will be at separate tables and the venue will obviously be seating co-habiting couples and/or family members. Covid limit – max 50 %

Limited secure parking available

For more information contact Roland Stansell on 082 499 8636.

Rhumbelow Theatre is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Umbilo, Durban.