The Rocky Horror Show: Going Global

From cult classic to worldwide phenomenon, Rayner Bourton’s extraordinary journey takes centre stage once more in this inspiring sequel to The Rocky Horror Show: As I Remember It.
Propelled by the unexpected fame of originating the role of Rocky, Rayner found his life transformed overnight. What began on a single stage, carried him across continents - into the heart of Japan’s electrifying music scene, onto the stages of New Zealand, and even a performance at the World Rock Festival. Along the way, he performed with Gedo, one of Japan’s number-one chart-topping rock bands, embraced new cultures, and forged cherished connections with people around the globe. Rayner went on to write the first 'jukebox' musical in celebration of The Rolling Stones and created the charity TENDIS.
In The Rocky Horror Show: Going Global, Rayner recounts his remarkable adventures: travelling through the Soviet Union on the Trans-Siberian Railway when the ‘Iron Curtain’ was still fully drawn, performing and opening Rocky on three continents, experiencing life in different countries, and making his directorial debut with The Rocky Horror Show in New Zealand. With warmth, humour and vivid detail, he reveals how the show didn’t just change his career - it opened doors to a wealth of new opportunities.
Fifty years on, Rayner remains true Rocky royalty, still celebrated at tribute shows, anniversary productions and by devoted fans worldwide. Going Global is a vibrant, behind-the-scenes memoir of music, travel, fame and fate - proof that one iconic role can echo across a lifetime and around the world.