Dammit, Janet: Rocky Horror returns!

Let’s do the Time Warp again!

For the fifth time in a row, the seats of the Capitol Centre have been filled with fans of the cult-classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, first exposed to the world in 1975. People who fell in love with the raunchy musical have been doing the Time Warp for over 40 years now, dressed as their favourite characters from the movie.

And for those who don’t know what the Time Warp is, it’s quite easy:

“It's just a jump to the left

And then a step to the right

With your hands on your hips

You bring your knees in tight

But it's the pelvic thrust

That really drives you insane.”

And so the fans were insane with glee over the pre-Halloween weekend during the unconventional film screening.

You see, Rocky Horror isn’t just one of those cinema experiences where people sit quietly in their seats and watch; the Rocky Horror screenings are loud with screaming, shouting, and celebration as fans toast with Dr. Frank-N-Furter, throw toilet paper in the air as the mummy-like wrappings around Rocky are torn off, or hold lights in the air during the verse of “Over at the Frankenstein Place.”

Katelyn Ricci, Marketing Manager at the Capitol Centre said it was something they had thought about running in the past and finally put it into practice five years ago.

“They love to be part of it and I think that’s why we’ve had this level of success over the years,” Ricci said. “They get to dress up, have fun and have a platform for their personal expression as well as being part of the movie they enjoy so much.”

From the prim and proper couple, Janet, and Brad, to the eccentric Riff Raff and Magenta, to their master, the volatile Dr. Frank-N-Furter and plenty more, movie-goes shed their modesty—some more than others—to express themselves in the fun of the experience.

Before the show, a costume contest was held with over a dozen participants dressed as various characters, with an iteration of the volatile Dr. Frank-N-Furter coming out on top.

“The movie itself is great, but being part of it is so much better,” Ricci said. “The way the audience matches the performance is so great and makes up half the experience.”

Ricci said fans can expect the Capitol Centre to continue hosting the Rocky Horror Picture Show in the coming years with no slowing down.