IT’LL be just a jump to the left when the touring version of Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical Rocky Horror Picture Show visits Torquay’s Princess Theatre later this month.

Ahead of the visit between June 16 and 21 Adam Strong, who plays Dr Frank ’n’ Furter, chats about both the show and his numerous roles in musicals.

The show has been pushing boundaries for 50 years now but in 2025 and Adam believes it still has the same rebellious edge.

“I think The Rocky Horror Show is timeless and always will be,” he said.

“I had a chat with our wonderful director Chris Luscombe in rehearsals, and we had a look at the script from the 70's and it's almost identical.”

It’s also the first time that Adam has played Frank ‘n’ Furter, the mad scientist, bent on creating the perfect life form and the leader of the Transylvanians on Earth.

“I haven’t played Frank before until this tour, it has always been a dream and goal of mine. It’s such an empowering role and I get to sing all of my favourite songs and be part of the musical’s history. I've been a massive Rocky Horror Show fan for many many years, and I've studied many different Franks, so for me it just felt like the right fit.”

Of course The Rocky Horror Show’s fanbase is legendary - with many turning up appropriately attired to performance.

They really are are so loyal and invested and are so supportive of the show,” Adam continued. “I get a lot of gifts which is very kind as I love show memorabilia.”

Adam has had a love of musicals that stems from an early age. He grew up in Sunderland and has fond memories of watching his sister perform in pantomime at the Sunderland Empire.

“She was as a dancer for many years, and I used to love watching her perform,’ he reminisced. “I've always loved Musicals since being a child, the first time I saw Phantom of the Opera on stage I was hooked.’

“She was the one who encouraged me to get started in musical theatre and helped me land my first role, which was Jerome in the Sound of Music at the Sunderland Empire.

“My first musical as an adult was Jesus Christ Superstar, the Arena tour starring Tim Minchin and Mel C. I played a priest and understudied the role of Annas. I had the most amazing time touring the world with that show and performing in arenas was just unbelievable.

“Also playing Jafar in Disney's Aladdin was very personal to me. Watching the animated film was the first time I had seen anyone who looked like me on screen! Disney is so conscientious about casting a diverse company.

“I realised I wanted to be a professional performer when I auditioned for, We Will Rock You. I am a massive Queen fan and I knew it was time to move from understudy to playing a role of my own, and it worked out.

“In fact performing opposite Brian May for our Gala Performance of We Will Rock You will always stick out as being one of my proudest moments.”