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Rocky Horror Show Live Rocky Horror Show Live Rocky Horror Show Live is a 2015 British musical performance event simulcast live to cinemas across the United Kingdom and Europe from London's Playhouse Theatre on 17 September 2015. The Gala performance, in aid of Amnesty International, was the highlight of a two-week run of "The Rocky Horror Show" at the Playhouse from 11–26 September, all starring the show's creator Richard O'Brien. The Gala performance was broadcast to over 600 cinemas across the UK and Europe; taking more than £600,000 at the UK box office alone. It also beat "Legend" and "" to take the top