Tag: the rocky horror picture show

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...

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...