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====1986β1988 Australasia Tour==== Morley's production was re-launched yet again in 1986, with [[Daniel Abineri]] both as director and in the lead role of Frank-N-Furter. This time the tour commenced in New Zealand, where its cast included local actors [[Andrew Robertt|Andrew Binns]] as Brad, Ann Wilson as Janet, Andrea Cunningham as Magenta/Usherette, Rachel King as Columbia and [[Russell Crowe]] as Eddie/Dr. Scott. For a brief stint, former New Zealand Prime Minister [[Robert Muldoon]] appeared as the Narrator. The following year, the production transferred to the [[Princess Theatre (Melbourne)|Princess Theatre]] (and later the [[Comedy Theatre, Melbourne|Comedy Theatre]]) in [[Melbourne]], Australia for an eight-month run, and toured Australia for several years visiting [[Sydney]], [[Perth]], [[Tweed Heads]], [[Brisbane]] (where it was staged as part of the [[World Expo 88]]), [[Parramatta]], [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]] and [[Canberra]]. The cast featured Daniel Abineri as Frank-N-Furter, Megan Shapcott as Janet Weiss, [[Simon Westaway]] as Brad Majors, David Wheeler as Riff Raff, Lyn Shakespeare as Magenta/Usherette, Michelle Argue as Columbia (later Gina Mendoza), [[Steve Bastoni]] as Rocky Horror, and The Narrator variously was played by [[Gordon Chater]], Stuart Wagstaff and others.<ref>{{Cite journal |year=1987β1988 |title=The Princess Theatre & Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Souvenir Programmes |publisher=Playbill Pty. Ltd. |journal=PLAYBILL Publication}}</ref> By the time the tour reached Brisbane, Daniel Abineri had retired as director and star and β based on Abineri's original production, Wilton Morley took over duties, with [[Simon Westaway]] (who had played previously Brad in the Australian tour) as Frank-N-Furter. Other cast changes included: Ann Wilson and Andrew Binns as Janet and Brad (reprising their roles from the New Zealand tour), [[Bob Baines]] (and later Greg Parke) as Riff Raff, Luz Yeomans as Magenta/Usherette, Walter Grkovic as Eddie /Dr. Scott, Anthony Russell as Rocky Horror, and [[Bernard King (television)|Bernard King]] as Narrator.<ref>{{Cite journal |year=1988 |title=Sidney, Perth, Parramatta, Newcastle - Souvenir Programmes |publisher=Playbill Pty. Ltd. |journal=PLAYBILL Publication}}</ref> The production ended with a second New Zealand tour, which was directed by Terry O'Connell (late of the Riverina Trucking Company productions) with [[Simon Westaway]] as Frank-N-Furter. The rest of the cast mainly comprised New Zealand talent, including actor/director John Banas and comedian [[Billy T. James]] alternating as the Narrator. The tour visited [[Wellington]], [[Auckland]], [[Palmerston North]], [[Christchurch]], [[Dunedin]] and officially came to an end in December 1988. It has been noted for being the last production based on the original show's script and set design, before readaptation for the 1990 UK West End revival.
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