Richard O’Brian’s The Rocky Horror Show Live
Friday, October 23, 2026 - 7:30-10:00pm
Adults Only Event (19+)
Prop bags available at the door for $5 - see House Rules below
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure with this high energy, vaudeville-style, gender-bending, live production featuring a dozen actors and a live band.
“Audiences are going to fall in love with the chaos, the camp, the music—and hopefully themselves a little, too,” says Linda Levy Fisk, Co-Director.
Premiering 50 years after the 1975 film, this live-stage rock-musical production honours the original’s defiant spirit. Rocky Horror broke taboos around gender, sexuality, and performance—becoming a cult refuge for outsiders and queer communities for generations. Now, in rural Nova Scotia, queer culture continues to evolve and invite everyone to participate, in direct opposition to growing global tensions, making this production more vital than ever.
This rendition of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW marks the largest live production of the show in the Annapolis Valley’s history. Produced by Jeremy Banks, with an incredible team of talented actors, musicians, and backstage team.
“The first time I saw Rocky Horror was in third year university, when I was identifying very differently than who I am today. Being a member of this cast, performing in the town (Wolfville) I found myself in, is a wholesome full circle moment that I’m incredibly excited about”, says performer Adrien Lewis.
“This isn’t just a musical,” says producer Jeremy Banks. “It’s a celebration of difference and a challenge to the norm. In our version, we’re breaking audience expectations even more than the original—featuring a trans performer in a lead role, gender-bending casting, and a renewed focus on joy, risk, and transformation. It’s everything Rocky Horror should be— absolutely unforgettable.”
Props House Rules
NO THROWING, darling. Toilet paper, rice, toast—those traditions belong to another era. In Windsor, we keep it spooky and safe. Props are cool if they’re approved, but nothing gets tossed. Ever.
Applaud the effort. Whether someone’s rocking a corset from Paris, France—or Value Village in New Minas—if they’ve shown up in costume, they’re fabulous. Don’t knock it if the lipstick’s smudged. This show is about participation, not perfection.
Respect the Theatre. It’s historic, it’s haunted (ask around), and it’s ours. Don’t damage, deface, or mess with the space. Breaking the rules could mean the lights go out for good—and not in the fun “creepy Historic Block House ghost tour” kind of way.
Share the spotlight. Fans may know different callback lines (Halifax weirdos like to shout different things than Valley folks). Don’t drown them out—embrace the chaos!
Keep it spicy, not stale. Yelling “Brad’s an asshole!” or heckling the Criminologist is hilarious—but not every single time. Too much of a good thing turns into pumpkin spice overload.
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