Tim Curry’s role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains etched in his mind and those who saw it. The musical premiered in London in the early 1970s, making Curry famous for his acting skills. Recently, he reflected on what the production felt like for him and the other cast members.
At the time, 29-year-old Tim Curry put the audience in awe and established his status in musical theatre. Over the years, Curry has revisited the Rocky Horror, including an appearance in Fox’s 2016 reboot, The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again, where he played the role of the Narrator.
Tim Curry in ‘Rocky Horror’: the early days
In the newly released documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, directed by Linus O’Brien, Tim Curry recalls an incident in which he had to compel them to acknowledge his power. He described throwing a “small tantrum” during the show’s early run in London in 1973 to claim his authority and ensure his voice was heard during the production.
Despite this moment, Curry fondly remembers the experience as highly creative, noting that they were all surprised by the unexpected success that followed production and positive reviews from fans. His role not only defined his career but also became important to the production, and his performance left viewers talking about the show for a long time.
Linus O’Brien’s perspective
The new documentary takes a step further to reveal the impact of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on several people. The show is a message of hope and inspires confidence in self-expression. Linus O’Brien, son of Richard O’Brien, who was just a year old when it premiered, also reminisced about it.
He recalled reading some comments from fans on the YouTube page for the song I’m Going Home, one of the songs on The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was so touched by their testimonials and stories about it. Although he had always loved the show and known its significance to viewers, he was even more convinced about its impact.