Let’s do the Time Warp again!

North Kildonan

It’s been 50 years since The Rocky Horror Picture Show, by Richard O’Brien, was released in 1975 as a film — and all these years on, the iconic story maintains a passionate and far-reaching cult fan base. The stage production, The Rocky Horror Show, premiered in 1973.

To celebrate, the Dramatic Theatre Company will present The Rocky Horror Show live onstage at The Asper Centre for Theatre and Film, which is located at 400 Colony St. at the University of Winnipeg.

Just in time for Halloween, there will be performances on Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 1 at 8 p.m.; and Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m.

The show is co-directed by Justin Joseph, Laurie Fischer, and Alana Penner.

“It started as The Rocky Horror Show and became The Rocky Horror Picture Show when it went to the silver screen,” Joseph, who lives in River Heights and is the founder and artistic director of the company.

“Everybody will remember the likes of Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon.”

At this time of year, Joseph said the cult classic “dominates every Halloween, and plays Saturday nights around the world. It was ahead of its time.”

Fischer, who lives in North Kildonan, said the show is different to many others, not least because it encourages — thrives on, even — audience participation.

“We’re encouraging you to come along and participate, or not participate, if you don’t want to. The audience becomes the shadow cast,” Fischer said.

“We’re really excited about the marriage between the cast and crowd.”

Adding that all the characters are iconic, Penner — who also lives in North Kildonan — agreed the show is “an integrated experience.”

“It’s a love letter to different genres, including science fiction and rock ‘n’ roll.”

General admission is $30 (rush seating). Go online at dramatictheatre.net for tickets, or more information.