Paul Burston

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Screening

Description

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a special screening featuring interactive audience participation.  

This cult classic follows the naïve Brad and Janet as they stumble upon the eccentric Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his bizarre world of music, mischief, and mayhem. Filled with catchy songs, outrageous costumes, and a tongue-in-cheek celebration of identity and freedom, the film has inspired generations of fans worldwide.  

Join us for a lively and immersive experience that captures the spirit of rebellion and fun that has made Rocky Horror an enduring cultural phenomenon. 

To partici-(say it!)-pate in the interactive screening, please bring the following props:

  • Newspapers 
  • Flashlights/ phone light 
  • Rubber gloves 
  • Noisemakers 
  • Toilet paper 
  • Party Hat 
  • Bell 
  • Cards 

Please note food, water and confetti are not permitted as props (sorry, leave your rice at home – if you know you know). 

This event promises to be a night of music, humour, and camp that continues to captivate audiences and inspire a devoted global following. 

About the Host

Paul Burston

Paul Burston

Paul Burston is curator and host of award-winning LGBTQ+ literary salon Polari and founder of the Polari Prize book awards for LGBTQ+ writers, based at the British Library. In 2016, he featured in the British Council’s Global List of ’33 visionary people promoting freedom, equality and LGBT rights around the world’. Paul Burston is the author of six novels and five non-fiction books and the editor of two short-story collections. His memoir We Can Be Heroes: A Survivor’s Story (published by Little A) is a tale of living through two pandemics, surviving two near death experiences and battling his own demons.