Atherton plays the the role of Janet, taken in the film of "Shock Treatment" by Jessica Harper, and played in the film of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" by Susan Sarandon. Atherton originated the roles of Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut in the original London cast of Avenue Q and also appeared as Sister Mary Robert in the first U.K tour of Sister Act: The Musical. She was recently seen on the London stage in the title role of Thérèse Raquin at the Finborough Theatre and the Park Theatre. Her third album "Rush of Life" was released at the end of 2014.
The company will also feature Mark Little as ruthless TV executive Farley Flavors (for performances through May 9 only), best known as Joe Mangel in soap opera "Neighbours" and for starring in the West End version Defending the Caveman, with Ben Kerr as Brad Majors, comedy horror duo The Twins Macabre as Cosmo and Nation McKineley, Mateo Oxley as Ralph Hapschat and Rosanna Hyland, recently seen in the West End in Urinetown, as Betty Hapschatt played by Ruby Wax in the 1981 film.
The show features music by Richard Hartley, lyrics by Richard O'Brien and a book by Jim Sharman. It has been adapted for the stage by Tom Crowley and Benji Sperring, the latter of whom also directs.
Predicting the rise of reality TV, Shock Treatment sees the return of Brad and Janet as they get sucked into a world of crazed contestants, fame-hungry presenters and money-grabbing executives both in front of and behind the cameras.
The show is designed by Tim Shortall, with musical direction and arrangements by Alex Beetschen and choreography by Lucie Pankhurst. To book tickets, contact the box office on 020 7478 0160, or visit www.kingsheadtheatre.com
