Tag: richard o’brien

Concerned by the recent well-publicised displays of homophobia and transphobia in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty resident and Rocky Horror Picture Show writer Richard O’Brien takes aim at the frequently-used excuse for discrimination: faith. A belief in a supernatural being is something that most of us will tolerate as a little...

The Rainbow Celebration Gala is the Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust's annual fundraising gala and auction. This year was hosted by the incomparable Buckwheat and Steven Oates, along with special guest star (Rocky Horror legend) Richard O'Brien who spoke and entertained, making it a memorable evening on Saturday 31 July...

As an out-of-work actor, he wrote one of the most successful musicals of all time, now Richard O’Brien is giving back to the community, hosting this year’s Rainbow Celebration Gala. He talks to Oliver Hall about his rollercoaster life, rainbow inclusion and writing a Rocky Horror sequel. On a rainy...

Screen and stage legend Richard O’Brien - best known for his starring role as the iconic character of Riff Raff in the film adaptation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has been announced as the guest of honour at the Rainbow Celebration Gala 2021. The Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust's...