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1999
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Poster featuring a half-length photograph of Jason Donovan in a purple sequinned bodice, feathered headdress and wearing a choker of cerise beads, singing, arms outstretched, with other nightclub-style figures dancing in blue and purple light in the background. Lettering above the image of Donovan and in a circle of yellow light in the centre of the poster announces: 'The World's Greatest Rock N Roll Musical Jason Donovan Stars in Richard O'Brien's The New Rocky Horror Show. 25 Years Young'. The words 'Rocky Horror' are red, and as if formed from dripping blood. A photograph of a silver shoe in front of a yellow and red circle, lower right, notes that this was part of the 25th Silver Anniversary Tour of the show. The logo of The Musicals Alliance features in the bottom right hand corner.


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Brief description
Poster advertising 'The New Rocky Horror Show' at the Victoria Palace Theatre from 14 April 1999 for an eight week season
Physical description
Poster featuring a half-length photograph of Jason Donovan in a purple sequinned bodice, feathered headdress and wearing a choker of cerise beads, singing, arms outstretched, with other nightclub-style figures dancing in blue and purple light in the background. Lettering above the image of Donovan and in a circle of yellow light in the centre of the poster announces: 'The World's Greatest Rock N Roll Musical Jason Donovan Stars in Richard O'Brien's The New Rocky Horror Show. 25 Years Young'. The words 'Rocky Horror' are red, and as if formed from dripping blood. A photograph of a silver shoe in front of a yellow and red circle, lower right, notes that this was part of the 25th Silver Anniversary Tour of the show. The logo of The Musicals Alliance features in the bottom right hand corner.
Dimensions
  • Length: 58cm
  • Width: 38cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Dewynters PLC
Object history
Poster produced to advertise The New Rocky Horror Show '25 Years Young' at the Victoria Palace Theatre, for an eight week season from 14 April 1999, directed by Christopher Malcolm; set designed by Robin Cameron Don; costumes designed by Sue Blane; choreography by Stacey Haynes; original musical arrangements by Richard Hartley; lighting designed by Michael Odam and musical direction by Peter Whitfield.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
S.227-1999

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Record createdApril 20, 2000
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