hock Treatment, originally filmed in 1981, was a satire of celebrity, with Rocky Horror characters Brad and Janet trapped in a sinister TV game show.
It was a commercial disaster - The Washington Post called it "ludicrous" - and it never gained a general release.
O'Brien has reworked the story for its stage debut, which will take place at London's King's Head Theatre in April.
"Shock Treatment has been waiting patiently in the wings for a stage premiere since the film was released in 1981," said O'Brien.
"Just as Rocky began life upstairs at the Royal Court, it seems a perfect fit for Shock Treatment to start its stage life in the effervescent atmosphere of the astounding King's Head Theatre."
Before its DVD release in 2006, very few people had seen Shock Treatment. One exception was the BBC's Mark Kermode, who called it the "perfect cult movie".
"It's arguable the soundtrack album is better than Rocky Horror," he said.
"It's also packed with cameo roles from people on the rise - not just Ruby Wax but Rik Mayall, long before he found big screen fame in Drop Dead Fred.
"But the best thing about Shock Treatment is it eerily predicts the rise of reality television," he added.
Kermode's opinion was in the minority, however. US reviewers lamented the loss of Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon, who played Brad and Janet in the original. and branded the film "tiresome" and "junk".
"It's a lesson for film-makers: You can't force a cult film, they just happen," wrote The Washington Post's reviewer, Rita Kempley.
Shock Treatment is preceded at the King's Head Theatre by the 21st anniversary revival of Trainspotting, which was first seen at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Other highlights of the theatre's new season include a new play by Richard Cameron, The Flannelettes, and a revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore.years ago i saw the rocky horror show in a theatre in essex on a opening night all sorts were dressed up as chaacters for the play it was a great night plus a sing along.
Sunday 30 November 2014
Rocky Horror sequel set for London
shock Treatment, originally filmed in 1981, was a satire of celebrity, with Rocky Horror characters Brad and Janet trapped in a sinister TV game show.
It was a commercial disaster - The Washington Post called it "ludicrous" - and it never gained a general release.
O'Brien has reworked the story for its stage debut, which will take place at London's King's Head Theatre in April.
"Shock Treatment has been waiting patiently in the wings for a stage premiere since the film was released in 1981," said O'Brien.
"Just as Rocky began life upstairs at the Royal Court, it seems a perfect fit for Shock Treatment to start its stage life in the effervescent atmosphere of the astounding King's Head Theatre."
Before its DVD release in 2006, very few people had seen Shock Treatment. One exception was the BBC's Mark Kermode, who called it the "perfect cult movie".
"It's arguable the soundtrack album is better than Rocky Horror," he said.
"It's also packed with cameo roles from people on the rise - not just Ruby Wax but Rik Mayall, long before he found big screen fame in Drop Dead Fred.
"But the best thing about Shock Treatment is it eerily predicts the rise of reality television," he added.
Kermode's opinion was in the minority, however. US reviewers lamented the loss of Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon, who played Brad and Janet in the original. and branded the film "tiresome" and "junk".
"It's a lesson for film-makers: You can't force a cult film, they just happen," wrote The Washington Post's reviewer, Rita Kempley.
Shock Treatment is preceded at the King's Head Theatre by the 21st anniversary revival of Trainspotting, which was first seen at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Other highlights of the theatre's new season include a new play by Richard Cameron, The Flannelettes, and a revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore.years ago i saw the rocky horror show in a theatre in essex on a opening night all sorts were dressed up as chaacters for the play it was a great night plus a sing along.
hock Treatment, originally filmed in 1981, was a satire of celebrity, with Rocky Horror characters Brad and Janet trapped in a sinister TV game show.
It was a commercial disaster - The Washington Post called it "ludicrous" - and it never gained a general release.
O'Brien has reworked the story for its stage debut, which will take place at London's King's Head Theatre in April.
"Shock Treatment has been waiting patiently in the wings for a stage premiere since the film was released in 1981," said O'Brien.
"Just as Rocky began life upstairs at the Royal Court, it seems a perfect fit for Shock Treatment to start its stage life in the effervescent atmosphere of the astounding King's Head Theatre."
Before its DVD release in 2006, very few people had seen Shock Treatment. One exception was the BBC's Mark Kermode, who called it the "perfect cult movie".
"It's arguable the soundtrack album is better than Rocky Horror," he said.
"It's also packed with cameo roles from people on the rise - not just Ruby Wax but Rik Mayall, long before he found big screen fame in Drop Dead Fred.
"But the best thing about Shock Treatment is it eerily predicts the rise of reality television," he added.
Kermode's opinion was in the minority, however. US reviewers lamented the loss of Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon, who played Brad and Janet in the original. and branded the film "tiresome" and "junk".
"It's a lesson for film-makers: You can't force a cult film, they just happen," wrote The Washington Post's reviewer, Rita Kempley.
Shock Treatment is preceded at the King's Head Theatre by the 21st anniversary revival of Trainspotting, which was first seen at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Other highlights of the theatre's new season include a new play by Richard Cameron, The Flannelettes, and a revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore.years ago i saw the rocky horror show in a theatre in essex on a opening night all sorts were dressed up as chaacters for the play it was a great night plus a sing along.
Saturday 29 November 2014
Dennis Claveau interviewed by mark antony raines aka ghostman
Dennis Claveau wrote:
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Questions what inspired you?
I would have to say that my experiences with the paranormal had inspired me to look for more answers. A conversation with my grandmother inspired me to share those answers with others.
What are your aims?
I want to be able to prove in some empirical capacity that things we call "paranormal" do, in fact, exist. I want to find out how to measure it, interact with it and finally be able to scientifically study it. Bridging the gaps between religion, spiritualism and science.
What plans do you have for the future?
I am planning on a series of experiments to try and test out some theories I have regarding electromagnetic energy, recording devices and how it interacts with us, as humans. Hopefully, this will yield some results that I can use to start publishing the research and we will be one step closer to being able to figure out exactly what is going on out there.
Vinyl record sales hit 18-year high
More than one million vinyl records have been sold in the UK so far this year - the first time the milestone has been achieved since 1996.
The figures mark a largely unexpected resurgence in an industry now considered to be dominated by digital.
Earlier this month, Pink Floyd's The Endless River became the fastest-selling vinyl release since 1997.
The Official Chart Company told the BBC it will soon launch a weekly vinyl chart.
"In an era when we're all talking about digital music, the fact that these beautiful physical artefacts are still as popular as they are is fantastic," said Martin Talbot, managing director of the Official Charts Company.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live's Wake Up To Money, he said: "It's really remarkable. We're seeing it come back as a significant earner for the music industry as well.
"Only five years ago this business was worth around £3m a year. This year it's going to be worth £20m."READ MORE-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30216638
NEW HANGOVER CURE?
Scientists have developed the ultimate hangover cure - a drug that reduces the harmful effects of binge-drinking on the brain.
The same drug may open the door to new treatments for Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, researchers believe.
Tested on rats experiencing the equivalent of a human binge-drinking bender, it curbed brain cell loss and inflammation and improved their memory.
Evidence suggests that binge-drinking may have long-term effects on memory, decision-making and the ability to pay attention. Teenagers are especially at risk because their young brains are still developing.
The new drug, named ethane-beta-sultam, was developed over 10 years by British, Belgian and Italian scientists.
Binge-drinking is defined as consuming five or more alcoholic drinks one after the other over a four to six-hour period.
Rats taking part in the study were given doses of alcohol designed to simulate binge-drinking in a human.
Their memory was tested by seeing how well they could find a hidden platform in a water maze.
Animals treated with ethane-beta-sultam were able to navigate the maze as well as those not fed alcohol.
"One of things that alcohol does is to destroy some of the brain cells which are important for navigation and orientation. But a combination of alcohol and our compound could overcome this damage," Professor Mike Page, from the University of Huddersfield, said.
Future work may turn up a compound that performs even better than ethane-beta-sultam, Prof Page said.
In the longer term, such compounds may help in the treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's that also involve inflammation and the loss of brain cells.
Prof Page acknowledged that protecting against the harmful effects of binge-drinking on the brain might be controversial, but said if it's accepted that alcohol abuse is going to continue, then it might be sensible for society to try and treat it in some way.
RHINO GOES FOR A WALK
Police had to tick off circus workers in Luckenwalde,Germany.This was due to taking a 2.5 tonne Rhino for a walk without a lead.
JUST N YOUR SAY NO TO FLYTIPPING IN YOUR AREA
I m not a busybody but noticed lately around northam items being left around outside form a sofa,tv to general rubbish.This is a shame as northam has a growing community base also were i do some work at westho is the same but thats mostly dog mess it only impt long before it looks like a gettoroves if you make a stand if not a noone wil care and we become the people
we hate.
SMOKING ADVERTS BACK ON TV VERY UNCOOL.
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