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Ross Aldred is an actor originally from Bournemouth. He is currently on tour across Europe with Richard O'Briens' Rocky Horror Show in which he covers Frankenfurter and the part of Riff Raff. Please use the menu on the left hand side to browse thought the site or scroll down this page for latest news.

Frankenfurter Premier

Ross premiered in the part of Frankenfurter this weekend somewhat last minute and earlier than expected due to illness in the cast. He will continue cover in the part of Riff Raff for the rest of the week.

Ross Riff Raff Photos






Here are photos of Ross as Riff Raff. For notice performance dates and venues check his twitter feed.

RHS - Wetten Dass TV Appearance

 




Tonight Rocky Horror performed on the Saturday night European TV show, "Wetten Dass" The programme which had it's final show after 20 years on air was broadcast live at the sensational historic bullring "Coliseo Balear" in Majorca to a TV audience of over 10 million. The event also included celebrity guests Cameron Dias and Jennifer Lopez. Below is a video of the cast's live performance on the show.

Rocky Horror - The Stage is Set






Below is a video showing the set construction at super speed! The production will open for preview performances in Duisberg in Germany, before a 10 month tour across major European Cities.

Rocky Horror - European Tour






Ross is currently on Tour with the European production of Richard O'brien's Rocky Horror Show. The musical starts it's tour in Germany before traveling across Europe. Below are photographs of rehearsals.

Rehearsals begin in Germany with a script read through.




Getting used to heals ! 



Rehearsing the Floorshow, complete with Feather dance!

Wigs & Makeup !



Short Film - Sparks






Ross has just finished filming the lead in an original short film titled "Sparks". Set in the 1960' s the story reveals how an interview for a specialised, superhuman abilities agency leads to a catastrophic climax. Filmed on location across London and directed by award winner, Stuart Dunlop the film is due for release at film festivals this year. Below are some screen shots.



Disney - Mickey's Adventure

This Month Ross has been working for Disney as a presenter for their new show in Dubai; Mickey's Amazing Adventure takes place in the show arena of the Dubai Emirates Mall and introduces the favorite Disney characters on a globe trotting adventure !

Pawn Stars Video






Ross has just filmed a Pawns Stars advert for Sky Tv's History Channel. See the video below.

Dr Who Live - Song of Captivity






This evening Doctor Who Live made its world premiere at Wembley Arena. Ross opened the show, singing the counter-tenor solo "Song of Captivity" written by Murray Gold.

 
During the course of the weekend over 32,000 people attended. The production heads out on the road, touring Arenas across Great Britain and Ireland. Above is a youtube clip of Ross singing the Song of Captivity live at Wembley Arena.

Doctor Who Live - Arena Tour






The forthcoming Dr who live arena tour takes place this autumn. Ross will be part of the original cast. The video below has more details on the show and clips from the performance.

The Fantasticks - Performance






Performance notice:
Ross will be playing the part of Matt in The Fantasticks for the next 5 shows.

The Fantasticks - West End






Ross is part of the Original London Cast of The Fantasticks and also covers the lead part of Matt and the Mute. Directed by Amon Miyamoto the cast also includes Hadley Fraser, Clive Rowe, David Burt and Edward Petherbridge. The production will open in June at the Duchess Theatre in London's West End.

Ross Aldred & the Director Amon Miyamato



The full company at rehearsals.

Primula TV Advert

Ross has just recorded an national TV advert for Primula Cheese ! See the video below.
 

Zombie Prom - Uk Premier






The UK Premiere of Zombie Prom from the the writers of The Witches Of Eastwick and The Fix takes place at the Landor Theatre in South London from October 20th, running until the end of November. Ross is part of the cast which includes: Lucy May Barker, Sophie Issacs and Simon Cole. The musical is directed by Ian McFarlane.

Sweeney Todd - Union Theatre






Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street begins it's run at the award winning Union Theater in London this Christmas. It is directed by Sasha Regan who has won critical praise for productions including, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore.

Ross & Sweeney (Chris Howell)

**** Time Out (critics choice)
**** Evening Standard
**** Whats on Stage
**** Sunday Express

Miracle Elixir with the Cast

"It is an enjoyable evening that, with its flickering candles and lurking shadows, conjures the impending doom of a city on fire" Guardian

'Not to be missed...if you can get a ticket, that is'
Sunday Express

Betwixt - In Concert






After a successful run at the King’s Head Theatre this year, Betwixt! will be performed in the West End for one night only featuring Rosemary Ashe, Tim Howar, Sarah Lark, Sheridan Smith, The London Gay Men’s Chorus and David Bedella as The Great Garbo. Ross re-joins the new cast to play his original roles. This concert production takes place at the Ambassadors on October 15th. The concert version of the musical takes place in aid of the Theatre Mad Trust.



In this picture: Tim Howar as Baily, Rosemary Ashe as Langwidere, David Bedella as Garbo, Ross Aldred as Marasmus,  Sarah Lark as April McScoup -and Sheridan Smith as the Princess.

Betwixt the Musical - King's Head






Betwixt! is a new musical comedy conceived and written by Ian McFarlane. The show premiered in The King's Head Theatre London on 6 May 2008 and finished its first run on 22 June 2008. The show was commissioned as part of the King's Head season of new Musical theater writing. Ross was part of the original cast playing various roles including Marasums, the villain's hunchback sidekick and Joan, the circus boy Mute!



Betwixt at Westend Live