Vampires Rock

O.K. I know that I'm almost a week late but life has been chewing me up one side and spitting me out the other.

Went on Tuesday the twenty fifth of November to see the show of the above name at the Norwich Theatre Royal and had an absolutely fabulous night out!  If you are a fan of classical rock played so loud you can feel it in your guts, tongue-in-cheek comedy and of course, vampires, then this show is a must see.

A warning - if you are easily offended by innuendo, don't go.  The humour of this show is most definitely adult and for the adults who have dirty senses of humour at that.  Bossley the Janitor (brilliantly played by John Evans) is especially rude.  Let's put it this way, at one point Baron Von Rockular, the vampire of the title (acted by writer, director and producer Steve Steinman), actually apologised for Bossley's behaviour.  His actual words were:

"I'm so sorry Sir...(pause for the laughter)  I have to apologise for him every night.  One of these days he's going to get me into trouble."

Let's put it this way, you get a feel for Bossley's character the moment he walks on stage wearing a tool belt with the hammer hanging down in the front.

Any way the show itself is set in the 'Live and Let Die' club, owned by the Baron, who is looking for a new singer for his establishment and a new bride for himself.  Que some thumping good rock anthems, very sensual dances and a good splash of humour.

I defy any fan of rock music who goes to this show not to be on your feet and yelling by the end of it.

The only problem is that you have to book the tickets nearly a year in advice as it is a sell out, so keep your eyes on the venue list.