It has been nearly 43 years since it first arrived in the theatre but decades down the line Richard O’Brian’s Rocky Horror Show has lost none of its rock, roll or sassiness.

The bold bash of suspends, high heels and naughty moments still pulls in dedicated crowds ready for the party of their lives.

That was evident when I walked through the doors of Manchester’s Opera House this week to be greeted by a throng of theatre-goers donned in their best fish nets.

The musical is back by popular demand and fans – and newcomers to the madness – will not be disappointed by the latest adaption.

Following in the wake of worldwide productions and 40-plus years of theatre history, the cast of the recent, very adults-only production, have some big stilettos to fill.

But once the curtains were rolled back all doubt dissipated and you’re swept up in the strange journey.

Rocky Horror tells the tale of clean-cut young couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss who stumble into the home of cross-dressing mad scientist Dr Frank ‘n’ Furter after their car breaks down.

What happens next is an adventure they will never forget, and neither will I.

The audience cheered, danced and sang along with the show’s famous numbers including Science Fiction/Double Feature and Hot Patootie.

They even pulled out glow sticks for the rendition of Over at the Frankenstein Place and, be warned if you are going, the entire auditorium was on its feet and dancing for the Time Warp, so be sure to brush up on the steps.

Rocky Horror has a history of audience interaction, in many ways it’s rather like an adult pantomime (and a particularly naughty one at that!) and this production is no exception.

Crowd members were quick to interject with their own witting one-liners, and while in some productions this would hinder, in Rocky Horror it adds to the humour and spirit of the show.

Liam Tamne gave a fresh, vibrant and brilliantly near-scandalous performance as the out-of-this-world Frank ‘n’ Furter, with spot on comic timing and vocals – especially in his final solo piece – and seemed to love the audience as much as they loved him.

Narrator Charlie Condou, better known as Coronation Street favourite Marcus Dent, was close to stealing audience affections though as he joked and battled with the endless innuendoes they threw at him.

While Brad and Janet are usually played by Emmerdale’s Ben Freemen and former X-Factor songstress Diane Vickers, Ben Kerr and Lauren Ingram took on the roles the night I was there but put in a pitch prefect performance.

Supporting cast, which includes former S Club member Paul Cattermole as Eddie and Dr Scott and Kristian Lavercombe returning to the role of Riff Raff, completed a line up who were well deserving of the standing ovation and hollers of approval they received when it was all over.

The slick and racy production certainly left its mark, and I doubt there was a single soul left in the theatre who did not want to dance the Time Warp again!

Try the madness out for yourself and get down to the Opera House, Manchester, before Sunday, January 17.